Our Specialties
Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine brings together Iowa’s most trusted orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. We treat neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, foot, and ankle pain with advanced, personalized care. Serving patients across Des Moines and the state of Iowa, our team provides expert diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatments, and a commitment to getting you back to the activities you love.
Where are you
experiencing pain?
Click on the dots to learn more about each area.
Shoulder
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body due to its wide range of motion, but this also makes it relatively unstable and prone to injury.
Foot
The foot and ankle are responsible for absorbing our body weight. However, they are susceptible to injury from overuse, stresses, strains and fractures.
Knee
The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and is often put under excessive strain, which makes it one of the most common joints treated.
Wrist
The hand and wrist’s intricate network of nerves, bones, tendons and other supporting structures make them vulnerable to injury and challenging to treat.
Hip
The ball-and-socket hip joint requires both strength and flexibility to function correctly. Degenerative disease, trauma and overuse can all lead to hip pain.
Elbow
Susceptible to overuse injuries, the elbow is a complex joint composed of bones, ligaments and tendons that provide a unique range of motion.
Shoulder
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, allowing you to lift, reach, and rotate your arm. This freedom of movement also makes it prone to instability, overuse injuries, and dislocations.
Hip
The ball-and-socket hip joint provides the strength and flexibility needed for walking, running, and bending. Though durable, hips can be affected by overuse injuries, arthritis, and degenerative conditions.
Elbow
The elbow lets your arm bend and your hand turn, enabling a wide range of motion. Its smaller size and complex structure make it vulnerable to overuse injuries, fractures, and ligament tears.
Hand and Wrist
The hand and wrist contain an intricate network of bones, tendons, and nerves that allow fine motor skills and grip. This complexity also leaves them at risk for fractures, tendon injuries, and nerve compression.
Knee
The knee is one of the largest and most frequently used joints, critical for walking, running, and jumping. Because of the stress it endures, knee pain from ligament injuries, meniscus tears, or arthritis is common.
Foot and Ankle
The foot and ankle support your body weight while allowing you to walk, run, and pivot. They are susceptible to sprains, fractures, and overuse injuries from daily activity and sports.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps restore movement, strength, and function following injury, surgery, or overuse. Personalized treatment plans reduce pain, prevent future injury, and support a safe return to daily activities and sports.
The choice is capital
If you are suffering from joint or tissue pain, call the offices of Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine today or use the convenient online tool to request an appointment.
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