At Affiliated Healthcare Centers, our orthopaedics doctor treats all types of painful conditions through various effective methods of pain relief specific to your injury or condition. Our treatment options have helped many patients find relief from debilitating pain due to chronic and severe conditions. We work to restore mobility and function back to the bones, ligaments, and joints in order to improve your quality of life.
Our orthopaedics specialist, Dr. Thomas D. Riley IV, is a board-certified orthopaedic expert with extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating of a wide variety of conditions.
Why Might You Need Orthopaedic Surgery?
Orthopaedic surgery may be recommended when an injury, accident, or chronic musculoskeletal condition causes ongoing pain, instability, weakness, or loss of function that does not improve with conservative treatment. Patients suffering from injuries after a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, workplace injury, sports injury, or slip and fall accident often require evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon to determine whether surgical intervention is necessary. Conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and spine can significantly impact mobility and quality of life when left untreated.
At Affiliated Healthcare Centers, our orthopaedic specialists provide comprehensive orthopedic evaluations, advanced diagnostic imaging, surgical consultations, and post-operative rehabilitation for patients throughout Miami-Dade County and South Florida. Whether you are experiencing chronic knee pain, shoulder injuries, hip pain, torn ligaments, fractures, herniated discs, or degenerative joint disease, our team develops personalized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you return to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Common Conditions That May Require Orthopaedic Surgery
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Knee injuries, including ACL tears, MCL injuries, meniscus tears, and chronic knee pain.
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Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and recurrent dislocations.
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Hip injuries and arthritis causing severe pain and reduced mobility.
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Fractures and broken bones requiring surgical repair and stabilization.
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Herniated discs and spinal conditions causing nerve compression and radiating pain.
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Sports injuries affecting joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
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Car accident injuries involving the neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, or extremities.
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Slip and fall injuries resulting in fractures, torn ligaments, or joint damage.
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Work-related injuries that have not improved with physical therapy or conservative care.
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Severe osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
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Torn tendons and ligament injuries requiring reconstruction.
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Chronic back pain and neck pain that interferes with daily activities.
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Joint instability causing weakness, buckling, or loss of function.
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Nerve compression syndromes causing numbness, tingling, or weakness.
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Repetitive stress injuries affecting mobility and work performance.
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Conditions requiring joint replacement surgery, including knee replacement and hip replacement procedures.
Why Choose Affiliated Healthcare Centers for Orthopaedic Surgery?
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In-house orthopaedic specialists and surgical consultations.
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Comprehensive MRI and advanced diagnostic imaging.
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Coordinated care with pain management, neurology, physical therapy, and chiropractic services.
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Treatment for personal injury, workers' compensation, and accident-related injuries.
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Multiple South Florida locations for convenient access to care.
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Personalized treatment plans focused on recovery, mobility, and long-term pain relief.
Dr. Thomas D. Riley IV, is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and has a special interest in advanced, minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. He also has extensive experience in joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as partial knee replacements.
Dr. Riley has completed specialized training in robotic-assisted joint replacement and is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in the Miami area who performs shoulder resurfacing procedures.