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Maui Health's orthopedic services offer exceptional orthopedic care with access to a large team of specialists, including board-certified surgeons and clinical staff.

Sports injuries, arthritis, broken bones, strains and sprains—we can handle all of it right here on Maui.

Our approach

As often as possible, our orthopedic doctors take the conservative approach to increase function and mobility without surgery. However, when surgery is necessary, Maui Health strives to offer expert orthopedic care. We also specialize in helping patients recover faster after surgery so they can get back to the activities they love.

Our specialties

Our orthopedic doctors are experts in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

• Arthritis.
• Sports injuries.
• Sprains and strains.
• Muscle damage.
• Osteoporosis.
• Foot and ankle problems.
• Pediatric cases.
• Shoulder and elbow problems.

Maui Health's orthopedic surgeons have extensive experience in hand surgery; foot surgery; and other complex, fine orthopedic procedures.

Among the orthopedic procedures and treatments we offer are:

• Cortisone injections.
• Endoscopic surgery.
• Foot and ankle surgery.
• Fracture surgery.
• Hand/wrist surgery.
• Hip replacement surgery.
• Limb reconstruction.
• Minimally invasive surgery.
• Knee replacement surgery.
• Tumor excision.

Our orthopedic specialists are dedicated to compassionate, integrated, patient-centered care. They also have strong working relationships with doctors from other specialties at Maui Health, making for seamless interdisciplinary care.

Make an orthopedic appointment

Call the Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic at 808.442.5700 for an appointment with one of our orthopedic experts.

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Treating sports injuries

Mild strains and sprains can benefit from initial treatment at home using the R.I.C.E. method.

Reviewed 10/6/2022

Treating sports injuries. Mild strains and sprains can benefit from initial treatment at home using the R.I.C.E. method.

Using the R.I.C.E. method is a good first treatment for mild sprains or strains. The benefits include pain relief, reduced inflammation and faster healing.

Start R.I.C.E. right after a mild sprain or strain. Continue for at least 48 hours.

Keep scrolling to learn how to use R.I.C.E.

REST

• Reduce your activity as needed.
• Use crutches if you need to.

ICE

• Put ice on right away to keep the swelling down.
• Use ice for 20 minutes at a time, 4 to 8 times a day.
• You can use a cold pack, an ice bag, or a plastic bag filled with crushed ice and wrapped in a towel.

COMPRESSION

Compress the injured area to keep the swelling down and support the injured area.

You can use elastic wraps, air casts, splints or special boots.

ELEVATION

• Keep the injured area elevated on a pillow above the level of your heart, if possible. This will help reduce swelling.

GET HELP IF:

• The injury causes severe pain, swelling or numbness.
• You can't put any weight on the injured area.
• The pain or ache of an old injury is accompanied by increased swelling or joint abnormality or instability.
• Pain or other symptoms worsen after using R.I.C.E.

NEED CRUTCHES AFTER AN INJURY? FIND OUT HOW TO USE THEM SAFELY.

GET SAFETY TIPS

Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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