- Arthritis
- Infectious Diseases
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWrist pain can be the result of a condition that has transpired over time or from overuse injuries like tendonitis (medically referred to as tendinitis), carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis, or as the result of an injury from an accidental fall or recent sports injury, such as a fracture or sprain.
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MRIWhen it comes to getting the right diagnosis for your injury or condition, you don’t want to compromise on the quality of your MRI. And you shouldn’t have to—your health is too important.
- RadiologyThe specialists at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron offer patients insight into how varying MRI image quality as well as radiology services can affect health care and the diagnostic process.
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- General Surgery
- OrthopedicsIn her free time, Dr. Tan serves as the CEO and founder of White Coat Coaching, where she produces an orthopedic podcast as well as coaches and provides online courses for students interested in orthopedics. She also enjoys skydiving.
- Sciatica
- WhiplashIn the event of a traumatic incident, whiplash can occur, which is when the neck is distorted or jerked by sudden force. If you are experiencing a cramping or tightening of the lower neck muscles, your neck pain may be emanating from poor posture or a muscle strain.
- ArthroscopyIn some circumstances, and if not identified early on, conditions such as knee arthritis may create extreme bone and joint discomfort, making knee surgery, such as knee replacement, total knee arthroplasty, or knee arthroscopy, possible options to relieving your knee pain.
- Ankle Surgery
- Joint ReplacementSevere joint pain is the most common reason patients undergo a joint replacement procedure. Whether your pain is a result of an old injury, of a degenerative condition like arthritis or osteoarthritis, or of a fracture, joint replacement procedures may be the recommended treatment option.
- Orthopedic SurgeryAfter completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology at Albion College, Dr. Braaksma earned his doctorate of medicine with distinction from Wayne State University in Detroit. While in medical school, Dr. Braaksma was selected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society given to top medical students across the country. He then began his residency in orthopedic surgery at Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners. While in residency, Dr. Braaksma scored in the 99
- Bunions
- Neurosurgery
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- Arthroscopy
- Hip ReplacementFor select candidates, local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Heithoff, of Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron, now offers an advanced technique in the treatment of chronic hip pain — anterior hip replacement.
- Knee ReplacementFollowing residency Dr. Braaksma completed two 1-year fellowship programs. Dr. Braaksma spent 1-year at the world-renowned Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington in Seattle Washington where he completed a foot-and-ankle fellowship with a heavy emphasis on operative fixation of lower extremity fractures and total ankle replacements. He went on to complete a 1-year adult total hip and knee replacement fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida. While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Braaksma gained experience in direct anterior hip replacements, traditional and Mako robotic computer-assisted total and partial knee replacements, and revision hip and knee replacements.
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Reconstructive SurgeryAfter completing his bachelor's degree in exercise science at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, Dr. Heithoff received his medical degree from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed an internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan, then received advanced fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the chief of the department of orthopedics at Port Huron Hospital.
- Sports MedicineThe dedicated sports medicine experts at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron take a team approach in helping athletes get back in the game quickly and safely. Serving the needs of the athletic community since 1986, we believe that education and information can assist in both the prevention and management of sports-related injuries.
- Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is a treatment method you may need if an orthopedic injury or condition is causing you pain or is making it difficult for you to move or complete everyday tasks.
- Tennis ElbowElbow pain can also be caused by overuse. Overuse injuries of the elbow, such as tendonitis (medically referred to as tendinitis), tennis elbow, or golfer's elbow, lead to inflammation, which can cause considerable pain in the elbow and forearm.
- Flatfoot Correction
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- General Podiatry
- Achilles TendonitisHowever, agitation and discomfort may also occur due to overuse injuries, which can range from mild joint pain to Achilles tendonitis (medically referred to as tendinitis).
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle SprainAt Orthopedic Associates, our number one focus is you. Our board-certified podiatric surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Morin, prides himself on educating our patients about their foot and ankle injuries and conditions as well as the surgical and nonsurgical treatments that are available so that our patients can make informed decisions as well as be active participants in their care.
- Bunions ProblemsHard-working feet can get badly damaged and aligned improperly in the long term, commonly leading to foot conditions like bunions. Susan, a greenhouse associate who had spent decades on her feet, lived with the pain and limitation this disorder caused for years.
- Podiatric SurgeryAfter studying physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Dr. Morin attended Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from there with his Bachelor of Science degree in biological science as well as his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Dr. Morin went on to complete his primary podiatric medicine residency training at the North Chicago VA Medical Center before undergoing additional residency training in podiatric surgery at Catholic Health Partners/Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.