Comprehensive Orthopedic Care

Using the latest advancements in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Pullen provides a wide range of minimally-invasive and non-surgical services for patients of all ages. Adolescents, adults and seniors can benefit from comprehensive care for many types of orthopedic injuries and disorders. Services include:

• Total joint replacement and resurfacing:
  –  Shoulder
  –  Hip
  –  Knee
• Arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery (all joints)
• Repair of broken, fractured and dislocated bones
• Treatment for bone and joint pains, sprains and strains
• Tendon, ligament and cartilage repairs
• Arthritis management
• Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy supervision

Preventing and Treating Sports-Related Injuries

Many athletes — whether professional, occupational or recreational — count on Westchase Surgical Associates for quality sports medicine services. By evaluating and treating sports-related injuries, Dr. Pullen helps athletes of all ages maintain physical health and improve overall performance. Dr. Pullen treats many types of sports-related injuries, including:

• Concussions and contusions (bruises)
• Minor outpatient surgeries (laceration repair, stitches, etc.)
• Muscle strains, sprains and cramps
• Shoulder impingement syndrome (i.e., thrower’s shoulder)
• Elbow pain and tendonitis (i.e., tennis and golfer’s elbow)
• Hand and wrist pain (i.e., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis
• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain)
• Shin splints
• Sprained or twisted ankles
• Achilles tendon injuries
• Foot arch pains and strains
• Stress fractures
• Dermatologic issues (Athlete’s foot, jock itch, allergic rashes, acne, etc.)

Preventing an injury is better than having to overcome one. That’s why Dr. Pullen provides preventive health care services for athletes, including:

• Pre-participation sports physical examinations
• Return-to-play clearances
• Immunizations and necessary injections
• Nutritional evaluation and education
• Weight management
• Vision and hearing checkups
• Flexibility, posture, strength and joint evaluations
• Emotional and social health assessments