Damion Valletta, DO - Valletta Orthopaedics

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Damion Valletta, DO - Valletta Orthopaedics

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Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. It develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over time. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help people manage pain and stay active. In its early stages, arthritis of the knee is treated with nonsurgical methods. Your doctor may recommend a range of treatments, including, changes in activity level, weight loss, pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections.

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Primary: Orthopedic Surgeon

Sub-Specialty: Sports Medicine,General

Additional Specialties: Orthopedic Surgeon

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Damion Valletta, DO - Valletta Orthopaedics

General Practitioners

Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. It develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over time. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help people manage pain and stay active. In its early stages, arthritis of the knee is treated with nonsurgical methods. Your doctor may recommend a range of treatments, including, changes in activity level, weight loss, pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections.
Medical Weight Loss
Primary Care
“Each player has their own primary care physician who’s worked to get them as able as they can be for the games,” Valletta told MedPage Today from his hotel in Scotland. “But once they come into camp, it’s our responsibility to take their [medical] information and best prepare them for match day.”

Ultrasound
MRI
Athletes from every nation also will have access to the Olympic Village Polyclinic, set up by the London Olympics organizing committee and stocked with major equipment, including MRI and x-ray machines.
X-Rays

Orthopedics
She joined Valletta Orthopedics as the Clinical Supervisor in 2013 after taking a leave of absence to have children. She remains active in the state, district and national athletic training organizations and enjoys going to her family’s sporting events in her free time.
Arthroscopy
The most serious complication that can occur after arthroscopy is a blood clot in the calf. This is easily prevented if you avoid lying in bed for days after surgery and instead walk around a little. Some muscle soreness in the calf is normal because you are walking in an unusual way following surgery. You’ll know you may have a clot if you have swelling in your whole leg, redness and exquisite tenderness in the calf. This complication is rare, but should be taken seriously. As always – if you are concerned call the office.
Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty, is the process of surgically removing a damaged or arthritic joint and replacing it with an artificial joint known as prosthesis. This type of procedure is most often done on joints where the cartilage is so damaged that it is causing the patient severe pain, stiffness, or immobility. Hip and knee replacements are the most common type of joint replacement procedures, though replacement surgery can be performed on other joints including the shoulder, foot, ankle, elbow, and even fingers. The materials used in modern joint replacements are carefully designed to enable the artificial joint to move much like, if not exactly like, a normal joint.
Bunions
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” In an arthroscopic examination, an orthopaedic surgeon makes a small incision in the patient’s skin and then inserts p
Hip Replacement
“Dr. Valletta is a wonderful surgeon and compassionate doctor! I am very thankful to him. I had the most severe hip issue anyone had ever seen and Dr. Valletta replaced a hip and performed an additional procedure for a tendons in the same surgery. My recovery time was faster than others with just hip replacement and I was back to work in less than four weeks! He has an incredible work ethic, is very compassionate, finds quick solutions and is highly responsive and top of his game! He’s the best doctor I’ve worked with on any issue. I wish all my doctors were like this!” – Christine S.
Knee Replacement
Dr. Damion Valletta and his dedicated staff offer a comprehensive approach to hip and knee replacement that result in minimal discomfort
Knee Arthroscopy

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
A native of San Diego, CA, Dr. Valletta completed his undergraduate work at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. While at Pepperdine, he completed research in the Department of Sports Medicine prior to graduating with honors with a Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He received his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa and subsequently completed an internship and orthopaedic surgical residency at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He then completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania while concurrently performing research in sport-related shoulder and knee disorders.
Physical Therapy
The shoulder is a very mobile joint and because of this mobility is prone to injury. When pushing, pulling, reaching and swinging our arms the shoulder joint is used. Even simple tasks like getting dressed in the morning involves use of the shoulder. Because it is used so much, and because it is so complex, the shoulder is often injured. Problems with the shoulder can happen over time with use or due to a sudden injury. Fortunately our surgeons can provide relief from the symptoms caused by a shoulder injury. Valletta Orthopaedics specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of hand, arm and shoulder disorders. Our team have expertise in non-surgical care using conservative comprehensive care such as physical therapy, interventional care, and injections. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Damian Valletta has advanced training in hand, arm and shoulder procedures.
Shoulder Pain
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain

Achilles Tendonitis
PRP can be carefully injected into the injured area. For example, in Achilles tendonitis, a condition commonly seen in runners and tennis players, the heel cord can become swollen, inflamed, and painful. A mixture of PRP and local anesthetic can be injected directly into this inflamed tissue. Afterwards, the pain at the area of injection may actually increase for the first week or two, and it may be several weeks before the patient feels a beneficial effect. PRP may also be used to improve healing after surgery for some injuries. For example, an athlete with a completely torn heel cord may require surgery to repair the tendon. Healing of the torn tendon can possibly be improved by treating the injured area with PRP during surgery. This is done by preparing the PRP in a special way that allows it to actually be stitched into torn tissues.
Ankle Sprain
Athletes and dancers sometimes experience unique foot and ankle problems related to the stress on these joints while participating in practice and events. Dr. Damion Valletta and his team have experience in correcting and/or preventing foot and ankle injury for these active individuals. Options to relieve foot and ankle discomfort include non-surgical solutions. Following a thorough evaluation, our team can suggest such options as medications, steroid injections, specific exercises, shoe inserts, foot pads, and walking casts. For foot and ankle problems not relieved by conservative treatment, surgery is an option.
Bunions Problems
The foot and ankle provide a foundation and bear the weight of the entire body. Keeping the patient’s feet and ankles free of pain will allow them greater mobility and freedom to pursue activities they enjoy. Patients experience a number of foot and ankle problems including bunions, heel pain, neuromas, hammertoes, and flat feet all of which can result in severe pain. Foot and ankle pain can make a patient feel tired and irritable, often interfering with the ability to perform many of the daily tasks we take for granted. Many factors contribute to the cause of pain in the foot and ankle including poorly fitting shoes, heredity, aging and disease.
Flat Feet
Hammertoes
Heel Pain

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