Fremont Orthopedic & Rehabilitative Medicine

What is an orthopedic surgeon?

Orthopedic surgeons are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Some orthopedists are generalists, while others specialize in certain areas of the body, such as: Hip and knee Foot and ankle Shoulder and elbow Hand Spine

What does an orthopedic surgeon treat?

Orthopedic surgeons explore nonsurgical options first, such as pain medication or rehabilitation. They also have the expertise to perform surgery to repair an injury or correct a condition, if necessary. Musculoskeletal pain is the number one reason why people visit their doctors each year. To learn about the treatment and management of orthopedic conditions, visit The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) patient education website, orthoinfo.org.

Why choose an orthopedic surgeon?

An orthopedic surgeon is an expert with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and the treatment (both nonsurgical and surgical) of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

What is a hand surgeon?

A qualified hand specialist is trained to diagnose and treat all problems related to the different structures in the hand, wrist, and forearm. The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well. The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand. Hand specialists have received additional specialized training in the t

What does the upper extremity consist of?

The upper extremity consists of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. The upper limb is divided into three regions that consist of the arm , located between the shoulder and elbow joints; the forearm , which is between the elbow and wrist joints; and the hand , which is located distal to the wrist.

What is Dr. Besh’s specialty?

Dr. Besh is fellowship-trained and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow conditions. He is one of the few hand surgeons in Silicon Valley that has the Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand and has over 15 years of experience focused on orthopedic hand conditions. Dr. Besh is an expert in upper extremity and hand conditions. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your hands, fingers, wrist, or elbow, or have additional concerns, contact our office for an appointment.

What is Occupational Medicine?

Occupational Medicine (also known as Occupational Health) is focused on the treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. Physicians trained in Occupational Medicine diagnose and treat work-related injuries much more effectively than most primary care physicians. They’re up-to-date on federal and state regulations for workforce health and safety, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), so that they can make the best treatment plans and perform regulatory examinations. Occupati

What services does your Occupational Medicine clinic offer?

FORM Ortho offers a wide range of occupational health services such as post-offer physical exams, drug screening, surveillance testing for OSHA, and many other medical services to support employers and their employees.