Lower Extremity

Arthritis is the leading cause of pain, stiffness, and swelling in the hip and knee. The joints in the lower part of your body are susceptible to injury from a lifetime of bearing the majority of your weight, as well as the stress that can come from exertion and repetitive motion from sports. Dr. Michael Buscemi is experienced in diagnosing and treating injuries of the knee, hip, and lower extremities. For a consultation at his office in Tampa, Florida, call (813) 926-4010 or request an appointment online.

Knee

Hip

  • Birmingham hip resurfacing
  • Hip replacement – computer-assisted surgery
  • Less invasive hip replacement
  • Hip piriformis syndrome – injury to the muscle that connects the middle of the spine to the outer hip bone, causing pain in the hip or down the back of the leg
  • Hip fractures
  • Osteonecrosis of the hip – when bones die and collapse due to lack of blood supply

Trauma and fractures

Bones are the hardest substance in your body and require special care to assist in healing when fractured due to traumatic injuries.

Some of the types of fractures that Dr. Buscemi treats include:

  • Stress fracture – a hairline crack that occurs as a result of overuse; most commonly seen in the lower leg or foot, typically among athletes
  • Complete fracture – the bone is completely broken into separate pieces
  • Incomplete or partial fracture – a crack that does not completely break the bone into two pieces
  • Greenstick fracture – an incomplete fracture that occurs when the bone bends but does not completely break; more common in children
  • Comminuted – the bones are broken into several pieces; this type of fracture typically occurs as a result of high impact trauma or osteoporosis
  • Compound or open fracture – bone fragments penetrate the skin
  • Simple or closed fracture – bone fragments do not penetrate the skin
  • Non-displaced – the bone is broken but maintains its alignment
  • Displaced – the bone is broken and fragments are out of position

Treatment for Injuries in the Lower Extremity in Tampa, FL

For expert, compassionate care for pain and injury of the knee and hip, call Dr. Michael Buscemi at his Tampa location at (813) 926-4010.