Orthopaedic Care Clinic in Alpena, MI
www.alpenabonedoctors.com
The Alpena Orthopaedic Associates is a full-service clinic located on Michigan’s northeastern lower peninsula, specializing in the treatment of orthopedic disorders. Services range from the treatment of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis as well as hip and knee replacement.
Currently, these services are provided by Dr. Eric R. Cornish, M.D., who is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Cornish is a graduate of the University of Akron and received his medical degree from the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in Rootstown. He served his internship and his residency at the Henry Ford Hospital, and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.
AOA has a website with plenty of solid information on orthopedic health care and the treatment and prevention of bone disorders – all of which is quite easy to find and downloads quickly. Prospective patients will readily find extensive articles on obscure ailments such as osteonecrosis (literally, “bone death”), various forms of arthritis (there are over 120 different kinds from which humans suffer), surgical procedures, preventive exercise, nutritional supplements, and what to do after one has had joint surgery. In addition, there are very helpful tools on the website, including a body-mass index calculator.
In addition to providing surgical and therapeutic treatments for bone diseases and injuries, the Associates are dedicated to educating the public about issues of orthopedic health. For that reason, the website maintains not only an extensive database of articles on orthopedic issues, but also a comprehensive page of frequently asked questions that cover all aspects of orthopedic surgery and treatment, as well as links to several off-site organizations. These organizations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, where information on the latest health care legislation and policy as well as research can be found; the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons for the latest trends in joint replacement procedures; the Arthritis Association, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, which is the largest nonprofit health organization in the country dedicated to research, education and advocacy on the subject of this debilitating – yet often, preventable – condition.
Prospective patients are advised to visit the AOA website prior to scheduling their initial appointment in order to familiarize themselves with the terminology and issues surrounding orthopedic medicine. In addition, patients can save time by visiting the link labeled “patient forms” and downloading the standard medical history, and filling it beforehand.
Alpena Orthopaedic Associates are committed to serving and participating in, and promoting their local communities. In addition to a wealth of orthopedic information, visitors will find several links to off-site information about Alpena, Thunder Bay and the local Marine Sanctuary as well as the Alpena General Hospital, where the Associates perform major orthopedic surgery.
Contact Information
Address: 401 Long Rapids Plaza, Alpena, MI 49707
Telephone: 989-356-9333