
General Orthopedics in Boynton Beach
General orthopedics is the everyday care of the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It is often the right place to start when you have joint pain, a new injury or a problem that has not settled on its own and you are not sure which specialist you need.
At Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches, general orthopedic care is provided by board-certified physicians including Dr. Jeffrey Press and Dr. Alexandra Adelman, with other members of our team involved when a problem calls for a narrower focus. Because imaging, therapy and subspecialists are all in one Boynton Beach office, a referral to the right colleague is usually a walk down the hall.
What we treat
Common reasons people come to us for general orthopedic care include:
- Arthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder and hands
- Tendonitis and bursitis, such as hip bursitis or tennis elbow
- Sprains, strains and fractures, including falls at home
- Stiff or painful shoulders, including frozen shoulder
- Bone health concerns, including osteoporosis and fragility fractures
Dr. Press treats the shoulder, hip and knee in adults and teens and cares for fractures. Dr. Adelman, who is dual board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine, focuses on non-operative care, arthritis management and ultrasound-guided injections. Dr. Matthew Wolfson and Dr. Jennifer Tucker also treat fractures and tendon problems in their areas.
How care works here
Your visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms and goals and a focused exam. X-ray, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound are available on site, so imaging can often happen the same day. Your physician will explain what is going on and recommend a plan that starts with the least invasive option likely to help.
Non-surgical options include activity guidance, bracing, physical therapy, cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections, and in some cases shockwave or MLS laser therapy. When surgery is the better choice, you are referred within the practice to the surgeon who focuses on that joint.
Programs for long-term joint health
Some orthopedic problems are ongoing rather than one-time. For patients with osteoarthritis, our Medicare-covered Care Management program includes a monthly phone check-in with a physician assistant or nurse practitioner, who updates your care plan and reports to your physician without extra office visits. Our fall prevention program and fall-risk assessment help identify balance and strength issues before they lead to an injury.
Why one team under one roof matters
Joint pain is not always what it seems. Hip pain can come from the spine, and a sore shoulder can be a rotator cuff tear or stiffness. With orthopedic surgeons, a physiatrist, a sports medicine physician, imaging and physical therapy in one office, your care can shift to the right person without starting over, and your therapists see the same chart your physician does.
What We Treat
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is the gradual wearing down of the smooth cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in your knee, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling.
Learn More ConditionHip Arthritis
Hip arthritis is the wearing away of the cartilage that lines the ball and socket of your hip joint, which causes pain, stiffness and trouble walking.
Learn More ConditionHip Bursitis
Hip bursitis is irritation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions the bony point on the outside of your hip.
Learn More ConditionFrozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the capsule of tissue around the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, thickened and tight, causing pain and a steady loss of motion.
Learn More ConditionTennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is pain on the outside of the elbow caused by overuse and small tears in the tendon that attaches the forearm muscles to the bony bump there, called the lateral epicondyle.
Learn More ConditionTendonitis
Tendonitis is pain and irritation of a tendon, the tough cord that connects muscle to bone, usually from repeated strain or overuse.
Learn More ConditionFractures
A fracture is a break in a bone, ranging from a thin crack to a bone broken into several pieces.
Learn More ConditionOsteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose density and strength, making them more likely to break from a minor fall or even everyday movements.
Learn MoreHow We Treat It
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Hyaluronic acid injections, sometimes called gel shots or viscosupplementation, place a gel-like substance into an arthritic joint to supplement the natural joint fluid.
Learn More In-OfficeShockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy applies acoustic (sound) waves through the skin to a painful tendon to stimulate the body's healing response.
Learn More In-OfficeMLS Laser Therapy
MLS laser therapy uses a class IV therapeutic laser, called a Multiwave Locked System, to deliver light energy through the skin to painful tissue, with the goal of easing pain and inflammation without needles.
Learn More TherapyFall-Risk Assessment
A fall-risk assessment is a hands-on evaluation of your balance, strength, walking pattern, medications and home setup to find what raises your chance of falling.
Learn MoreOur Specialists
General Orthopedics: Frequently Asked Questions
Is general orthopedics only about surgery?
No. Most patients seen for general orthopedic problems improve with non-surgical care such as therapy, bracing and injections. Surgery is discussed only when it is likely to help more than those options.
How do I know which doctor to see?
Call our office and describe your symptoms. Our staff will match you with the physician who fits your problem, and if another specialist in the practice would be a better fit after your visit, you can be referred within the same office.
Do I need a referral?
Medicare and most PPO plans usually do not require one. If you have an HMO or managed-care plan, a referral from your primary care physician must be in our office before the visit, or the visit will need to be rescheduled.
Can I get X-rays at the same visit?
Usually, yes. X-ray, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound are available in our office. Bring any recent outside imaging and reports with you as well.
What should I do after a bad fall?
If a limb looks deformed or you cannot put weight on it, go to the emergency room or call 911. For a painful but stable injury, call our office so we can see you promptly.
Visit Our Boynton Beach Office
Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches6056 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 215
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Southwest corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and El Clair Ranch Road, just east of Jog Road.
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM*
- Saturday & Sunday
- Closed
- Phone
- (561) 733-5888
- Physical Therapy
- (561) 733-5888 ext. 6
*Individual physician hours vary. Outside office hours, call our main number to reach our answering service for urgent needs. Easy self-parking in front of and around the building, with easy access to Suite 215. Patients visit us from Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, Lantana and West Boynton and across Palm Beach County.
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