Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Titusville Area Hospital is proud to welcome Michael Dvorkin, MD, board certified Orthopedic Surgeon to th hospital and Orthopedic Associates of Meadville practice. Dr. Dvorkin specializes in general orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. With over 30 years of experience, he is well versed in diagnosing, preventing, treating, and rehabilitating conditions and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints, tendons, and bones.

Orthopedic injuries can occur easily to anyone and vary in severity. Because the musculoskeletal system provides support, stability and movement of the body if an injury occurs and it is not treated, it can quickly affect the way a person functions.

Orthopedic injuries and disorders can be treated in a variety of conservative ways including medication, physical therapy, injections or bracing. When severe injuries or conditions such as arthritis occur, causing extensive damage that cannot be significantly improved by conservative treatment approaches, surgery is often recommended.

Common orthopedic procedures are:

Arthroscopy – Arthroscopy can be performed to treat various issues affecting joints including knee, ankle or the shoulder. Arthroscopy is not a specific type of surgery; rather it is a minimally invasive surgical technique in which an arthroscope is inserted through a small incision allowing the surgeon to visualize the joint and surrounding tissue. This technique may be used in the diagnosis and / or treatment of various injuries and conditions or to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue or bone.

Joint Replacement – Damage to a joint may necessitate a surgery where the joint is replaced with a prosthesis, which mimics the natural function of the joint to improve mobility and range of motion. Post-surgery, rehabilitation can help a patient recover and regain strength.

Fracture Repair - A fracture is a crack or break of the bone. Depending on the severity of the fracture, they can be treated with or without the need of surgery. Compound fractures and fractures involving the joint often require surgery. The surgery can involve using a metal rod, screws or plates to repair the bone.

Orthopedic Services Include:

Upper Extremity

Carpel Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Ligament/Tendon Repair
Elbow Reconstruction
Finger Fracture
Hand/Wrist Fractures
Labral Repair
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Joint Replacement

Lower Extremity

ACL Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fractures
Bunion Surgery
Hip Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Lower Leg Fractures
MCL Reconstruction
Meniscal Repair
Partial or Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Upper Leg Fractures

If surgery is determined to be the proper course of treatment for you, the highly trained surgical team at TAH will be with you every step of the way. The caring and compassionate team consists of a board certified orthopedic surgeon, anesthesiologist, registered nurses and surgical technologists.

For more information about Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Titusville Area Hospital or to schedule an appointment, call 814 827-3400.