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As a dedicated orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, and tendons. Orthopedic surgery is used for treating acute injuries, chronic arthritis, or conditions of joints, bones, and associated soft tissues, congenital, and acquired disorders. He specializes in orthopedic procedures that include joint reconstruction, spine or particular anatomical region surgery, rheumatoid surgery, bone tumor surgery, complex trauma surgery, or sports surgery.
There are some orthopedists who are generalists, while there are some others specializing in certain body areas like foot and ankle, hip and knee, elbow and shoulder, spine, and hand. Every year, thousands of people restore their lost function and mobility or recover from injuries through successful orthopedic surgery. However, it is important to understand that the degree of success is dependent on a number of factors. These factors can be the general health and age of the patient, the condition that is to be treated, and the willingness of the patient to comply with the recovery guidelines after the procedure.
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is rated as a top orthopedic surgeon in the Iowa City, IA area.
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242. To book an appointment, please call (800) 777-8442