Nonoperative Treatment

Injuries and diseases affecting joints, bones, muscles, and other soft tissues are common, but they don’t always need surgery. With offices in Beverly Hills and the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Robert H. Cho, MD, offers nonoperative treatments in addition to surgery. Schedule an evaluation with orthopedic surgeon Robert Cho, MD, by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is nonoperative treatment?

Nonoperative treatment with Robert H. Cho, MD, involves conservative methods that help you heal from strains, sprains, fractures, and other injuries. 

Not all injuries or disease-related musculoskeletal damage need surgery. Dr. Cho offers surgical procedures when necessary, but he may recommend nonoperative treatments — at least initially.

Which conditions may nonoperative treatment help address?

The following conditions may need nonoperative or operative care, depending on their severity:

• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Sports injuries
• Car accident injuries
• Falls
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Cartilage injuries
• Limb deformities
• Growth plate injuries
• Leg length differences
• Joint pain
• Hip dysplasia
• Spondylolysis
• Spondylolisthesis 
• Sciatica
• Neck pain
• Back pain

But if conservative options haven’t worked or your injury is severe, a surgical procedure may be the best option.

Which nonoperative treatments are available?

Dr. Cho might suggest one or more of the following nonoperative treatments:

RICE therapy

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) can reduce inflammation, ease pain, and speed up healing after a minor injury.

Casting and bracing

Casting or bracing may be an option for things like minor broken bones, strains and sprains, scoliosis, kyphosis, and similar conditions. 

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

PRP is an injection of concentrated platelets sourced from your blood that boosts healing and cell regeneration after sustaining a musculoskeletal injury. 

Physical therapy

Physical therapy exercises and stretches might help you heal without surgery and can also aid post-surgical recovery. 

Medications

Depending on the cause of an injury or discomfort, over-the-counter or prescription medications may be an effective treatment. 

Injections 

Injections help reduce inflammation and pain, while improving mobility or lubricating your joints, without the need for surgery.

Shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy uses sound waves to boost cellular repair, supporting your body’s natural healing process.

Which nonoperative treatments are best suited for me?

Dr. Cho tailors a treatment offering highly effective outcomes. You might be a candidate for more than one type of nonoperative treatment to maximize your results. 

Dr. Cho discusses your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, medications, and treatment preferences. You might complete blood testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to learn which treatment is the most appropriate. 

If conservative options haven’t worked or you have a severe injury or musculoskeletal deformity, Dr. Cho offers cutting-edge surgical options.

Schedule an evaluation with Robert H. Cho, MD, to take advantage of nonoperative treatments by calling the office or requesting an evaluation online today.