As a dedicated orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Shively, 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. Robert Shively, MD is rated as a top orthopedic surgeon in the Saint Louis, MO area.
Dr. Robert Shively, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Ste 11300, Saint Louis, MO, 63110. To book an appointment, please call (314) 747-2500