Services
Meli Orthopedic Centers of Excellence offer many state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services to save you time when you need care. From digital X-rays to fracture care, our skilled orthopedic doctors have access to advanced technology right in their office. We can treat many conditions right in our Fort Lauderdale and Margate offices. For the leader in orthopedic care in South Florida, call our Ft. Lauderdale office at (954) 771-8177 or our Margate office at (954) 580-4080. Alternately, you can use our request an appointment online.
Digital x-rays (PACS)
Radiography, or X-ray, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. Digital x-rays or (Picture Archiving and Communication System) has taken the place of old films that could deteriorate with age. Digital x-rays can be enhanced to highlight an abnormality and are stored electronically. The most common use of X-rays is to assist in identifying and treating fractures. Images of an injury can show our doctors even very fine hairline fractures or chips, while images produced after treatment ensure that a fracture has been properly aligned and stabilized for healing. Bone X-rays are used as an essential tool when we perform orthopedic surgery, such as spinal repair, joint replacements or fracture reductions.
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EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) are tests to help your orthopedic doctor determine how well your muscles and nerves work. EMG is a test that measures the electrical nerve impulses in muscles to identify poor nerve input or poor nerve functioning. NCV measures how well a nerve works and can help specify the site of a nerve injury. EMG and NCV are often performed at the same time to help diagnose nerve compression or injury (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), nerve root injury (such as sciatica) or other nerve abnormalities associated with pain or numbness.
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Electronic health records
Our facilities are now equipped with electronic health records. Important communications with your other physicians can be made instantly, and our streamlined processes help us to serve you more efficiently.
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Wound treatment
As part of a treatment plan that includes a surgical procedure, the wound from surgery requires special care. Our doctors and staff will make certain that you have the information and materials needed to help aid in healing and recovery.
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Casting and bracing
Fractures, sprains and strains that require immobilization are treated right in our office with the most comfortable casts and braces available.
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Viscosupplementation
Viscosupplementation therapy is an approriate treatment for people with knee arthritis that has failed to respond to more conservative therapy. A solution of hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the knee joint to restore the cushioning and lubricating properties of normal joint fluid. It is useful for people who are trying to delay surgery or are not candidates for knee replacement surgery. Viscosupplementation injections are typically given weekly for 3 or 4 weeks.
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XIAFLEX® treatment for Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren’s disease causes an abnormal thickening of the tissue located underneath the skin in the palm of the hand. As the tissue thickens, it can form knots under the skin that eventually form a thick cord that causes the fingers to bend in towards the palm of the hand. Severe cases can result in the loss of hand function. Until recently, the standard treatment for severe cases has been surgery, which most often involves a long recovery and physical therapy.
However, a revolutionary, non-invasive injection of XIAFLEX®, an enzyme called collagenase clostridium histolyticum has proved highly effective in treating advanced Dupuytren's contracture. This enzyme relaxes and weakens the contracted cord, which allows it to be manipulated and broken. Following the injection and manipulation, bent fingers become straight and functional again. This office-based procedure is safe, relatively painless and is an excellent alternative to surgery.
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Pharmacy
The pharmacy affiliated with Meli Orthopedic Centers of Excellence makes filling your prescriptions hassle-free. All of your prescription and refill information is sent electronically, so you don’t have to worry about making phone calls to the pharmacy or long wait times to get your medication.
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