Specialties of Dr. Bassett

NON-SURGICAL OTHOPAEDICS

Dr. Bassett specializes in non-surgical orthopedics by combining state of the art technology with time-tested treatments to restore function, decrease pain and encourage an active lifestyle. Non-surgical alternatives can often be effective treatments for:

Sports medicine is the field concerned with physical fitness and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries sustained in sports or exercise-related activities. This includes, but is not limited to, sprains, strains and other soft tissue injuries, stress fractures, knee and ankle injuries, shoulder impingement, tennis or “Little Leaguer’s” elbow. If your child needs a sports physical, download the Sports Physical Form and make an appointment to see Dr. Bassett.

SPORTS MEDICINE

• Chronic lower back pain • Head, neck & TMJ pain • Upper & lower extremity pain

• On-the-job injuries • Auto accident pain • Sports injury

Osteoporosis is the lowering of bone density. Osteoporosis can increase the risk of bone fractures, especially in older adults. Dr. Bassett holds bone health clinics to help identify individuals at risk for osteoporosis. Dr. Bassett will meet with individuals to discuss their bone health and will set up appropriate testing and treatment as necessary. Click here for more information.

BONE HEALTH CLINIC

• Adolescent spine disorders • Broken bones • Sports medicine

• Limb deformity and lengthening • Bone disease and infection

Dr. Bassett specializes in treating children with developmental, and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions, including the sports injuries. She sees children of all ages and provides non-surgical treatment for: