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| What We Do | |
| Orthopaedic Surgery is the branch of medicine that treats problems of the bones, joints, and their associated structures such as muscles, tendons, and nerves. | |
Dr. Haverbush treats all musculoskeletal problems including:
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| Our office has always offered comprehensive orthopaedic care to our patients. Please notice that the focus of our practice is not surgery alone. It is on comprehensive musculo - skeletal care, which sometimes includes surgery. | |
| We are proud of our reputation of carefully evaluating each patient, obtaining appropriate studies as necessary, and treating with conservative means. If surgery becomes necessary we will discuss what treatment options are available with each patient and if needed their family. That has always worked well in making the patient feel they are a partner in their care and treatment. | |
| Why It's Called "Orthopaedics" | |
 Orthopaedics, in the eighteenth century, was a branch of medicine mainly devoted to the treatment of children suffering from spine and limb deformities. The word "orthopaedics" finds its origin in two Greek words, "ortho" (straight) and "pais" (child). The word was originated by Nicholas Andry a French surgeon in 1741. He stated that, "Out of these two words I have compounded Orthopaedia, to express in one Term the Design I propose, which is to teach the different Methods of preventing and correcting the Deformities of Children." Early orthopaedists used braces and other forms of treatment to try to correct or straighten the child's limbs or spine. For more than 200 years, the symbol of orthopaedics has been the young tree being straightened, by binding it to a strong, adjacent post. Interestingly, landscapers continue to use this technique in their work and it is such a common sight that we often overlook it. To the orthopaedic surgeon, however, it is a constant reminder of the ancient origin of the specialty to which they have devoted their life. |
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