Orthopaedic & Spine

Specialties

Miguel Schmitz, MD has expertise and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic spine surgery in Spokane, Washington. He diagnoses and treats a broad spectrum of orthopedic and spine issues, including but not limited to: pain, fracture, dislocation, arthritis, tendonitis, degenerative, inflammation, infection, congenital and neurological. The following are specific procedures that Miguel Schmitz MD specializes in and proudly offers to his patients.

Spine Treatements

Alpine Orthopaedic and Spine in Spokane specializes in both simple and complex spine conditions, in all anatomical areas of the spine, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacro-coccygeal zones with optimal approaches and validated techniques. Our spine specialties include: herniated disc, spondylosis, pinched nerve, spinal deformity, spinal malignancy, spinal cancer, degenerative disc disease, spine fracture, compression fracture, osteoporosis fracture, adjacent segment disease, neck pain, back pain, failed back syndrome and spinal nonunion.

Spine Procedures

Foramenotomy

TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Laminectomy

PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Herniated Disk Excision

Extreme ELIF (Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion)

Corpectomy

Pedicle Screw Fixation

ACDF (Anterior Cervical Diskectomy & Fusion)

Facet Screw Fixation

Posterior Cervical Fusion

Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty/Disc Replacement

Thoracic Spine Decompression & Fusion

Balloon Kyphoplasty

ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Shoulder Treatments

The team at Alpine Orthopedic and Spine has extensive experience in management of all issues affecting the shoulder and we have an emphasis on management of failed shoulder treatments, arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction, joint replacement for shoulders affected by arthritis. Alpine Orthopedic and Spine’s specialties include: Rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff tendinosis, shoulder dislocation, shoulder instability, glenohumeral instability, a/c separation, SLAP tear, biceps tendinosis, biceps rupture, a/c arthritis, glenohumeral arthritis, subacromial impingement syndrome, subcoracoid impingement syndrome and fractures throughout the shoulder region.

Shoulder Procedures

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Acromioclavicular Joint Arthroplasty

Rotator Cuff Repair

Acromiolclavicular Joint Stabilization

SLAP Repair

Total Shoulder Replacement

Capsulorrhaphy

Open Reduction Internal Fixation Of Fractures

Biceps Tenodesis

Bankart

Elbow & Forearm Treatments

The fundamental design of the elbow and its usage puts it at risk for severe injury. Some elbow injuries can be treated in a non-surgical manor. The entire team at Alpine Orthopedic is dedicated to exploring all options before recommending elbow surgery. Conditions of the elbow that are treated at Aline Orthopedic and Spine are: triceps rupture, distal biceps rupture, elbow arthritis, tennis elbow, fracture, thrower’s arm, valgus/extension injury, cubital tunnel syndrome.

Elbow & Forearm Procedures

Elbow Arthroscopy

Distal Biceps and Triceps Repair

Tennis Elbow

Open Reduction Internal Fixation Of Fractures

Hip & Femur Treatments

The hip and femur have an integral role in the function of walking, standing sitting and bending. It is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body and when not functioning correctly, your hip can be extremely painful. This ball-and-socket joint allows the leg to move and rotate while keeping the body stable and balanced. Alpine Orthopedic and Spine in Spokane concentrates on restoring full hip function, preventing and reducing pain in hip and femur-related injuries or conditions. Your femur or hip pain may be caused by arthritis, greater trochanter bursitis, fracture, labrum tear and femoral acetabular impingement.

Hip & Femur Procedures

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Acromioclavicular Joint Arthroplasty

Hemiarthroplasty

Open Reduction Internal Fixation Of Fractures

Bursectomy

Total Hip Replacement

Knee Treatments

The knee is a joint that is often injured during physical activity or overuse. There are also painful diseases that require the help of a Spokane knee surgeon. Knee surgery may be recommended when the injury or pain is severe enough to affect the function of your knee. Alpine Orthopedic offers minimally invasive knee surgery to qualifying patients with the following conditions: ACL tear, PCL tear, lateral collateral ligament tear, medial collateral ligament tear, meniscus tear, articular cartilage injury, arthritis, patellofemoral syndrome, patellofemoral instability, fracture, tibial plateau fracture, patella fracture, femoral condyle fracture, Baker’s cyst, tendinosis, inferior patellar tendinitis, quadriceps tendinitis and tendon rupture.

Knee Procedures

Knee Arthroscopy

Patellar Realignment

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Cartilage Repair (Oats)

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Knee Replacement

Lateral Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Open Reduction Internal Fixation Of Fractures

Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Total Knee

Knee Meniscus Repair

Subchondroplasty

Foot & Ankle Treatments

Foot and ankle issues can be caused by acute trauma from sports, accidents, or just day to day activities and overuse. Alpine Orthopedic and Spine specializes in foot and ankle surgery to get you back on your feet and back to life. Some of the foot and ankle conditions we treat are: sprained ankle, instability, peroneal tendon dislocation and fractures.