Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Top

Office-Based Procedures

When an option, patients prefer procedures done in the office.

OSS doctors can do some surgeries and procedures in the office (instead of in a surgery facility) because certain ones only require the OSS doctor to use local anesthesia, the SAME local anesthesia that a dentist uses for a dental procedure done in her office.

The benefit to you is the OSS doctor can do the procedure in an environment that is already familiar to you - the office.  The OSS doctor can safely manage the local anesthesia medication and follow the same standard operating room protocols to keep you safe.

Commonly Performed Procedures

Treatments for the Hand & Wrist
Here are some surgeries that an OSS doctor can do in our office:

  • Repair a cut (laceration)
  • Repair a broken bone in the finger
  • Repair a tendon in the hand or wrist
  • Repair the nailbed of a finger
  • Remove a foreign body object or piece of hardware
  • Remove a mass on a finger (also referred to as excising a cyst on the finger)
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis release (affecting the tendons associated with the thumb)
  • Carpal Tunnel syndrome release (affecting the wrist)

Treatments for Pain Management
Here are the procedures that our Pain Management Specialist routinely does in the office:

  • Epidural Steroid injections
  • Joint injections
  • Medial branch blocks
  • Peripheral nerve blocks

 

Advantages

In-Office Procedures are more comfortable:

  • No IV sedation or anesthesia means no nausea or vomiting
  • No long waits to be admitted to the surgery facillity
  • No long waits in the preoperative suite (before surgery room)
  • No need to stay in the recovery room

In-Office Procedures are more convenient:

  • No pre-surgery tests
  • You may take your routine medicine
  • You may eat and drink before procedure
  • You may drive yourself home after the procedure

In-Office Procedures are more cost-effective:

  • No fees for pre-surgery tests
  • No fees for medical doctor clearance
  • No fees for facility (hostpital or surgery center)
  • No fees for a physician anesthesiologist
Book an appointment with an OSS Specialist

Read What Our Patients Say

  • “I went to Dr. Mikhael for (an) ankle ligament and bone spur surgery. The entire process was smooth and easy as surgery can be. I also went to their physical therapy center for recovery. Everything there from Apryl to their PT assistants were ready and helpful. ”
    - Brian
  • “Did my PT here after a major back surgery. Love OSS! Everything runs well, people are friendly. I came out strong as hell and confident in my new abilities. ”
    - Brenna R.
  • “Dr. Moses was Fantastic He diagnosed my hand problem and gave me all the information I needed to know about having a Trigger Finger. I've never had an appointment go so well. Kudos to the entire staff. ”
    - P.C.
  • “Got an appointment the very next day after breaking my leg. Thank the doctor at Burbank Urgent Care for calling over the referral. Everyone was very professional and compassionate. The PA and his assistant, Brian, were great at casting my leg with safety and comfort. What a relief! ”
    - Sai-Ling M.
  • “Kudos to Dr. Abby Merrin and PT Alexandria Tayo. They helped me overcome my hip issue and I am now able to walk and run pain free. They were personable, kind and compassionate. Dr. Merrin took the time to explain the benefits of each exercise and how It would help diminish my symptoms. I would recommend OSS to anyone that needs physical therapy. ”
    - Jo-Ann L.
  • “The PA Vaz Galstjan treated my son very well when he came in for a fractured elbow. He was very quick to get a diagnosis…his skills for patient care were excellent! ”
    - Jerald P.