Orthopedics

We treat all types of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including sports injuries, trauma, joint disorders, stiff neck, herniated discs in the neck and lower back, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders of the joints, etc. If we determine that special tests or surgery are necessary, we will refer you to the appropriate medical institution.

First visit

Please make a reservation in advance by phone and bring your health insurance card.

Revisit

Please make an appointment in advance by phone and bring your health insurance card and patient registration card.

Orthopedics (Reservation Required)

Our clinic is for people aged 16 and over.

Doctor introduction

Morito Takano

Tokyo Midtown Clinic

Part-time/Orthopedic surgeon

Certifications

Japanese Orthopedic Society specialist

Satoshi Fukaya

Tokyo Midtown Clinic

Part-time doctor/orthopedic surgeon

Certifications

Japanese Orthopedic Society specialist

Reliable inspection system

① Speedy in-hospital testing

We have specialized staff and testing equipment for blood test, urine test, electrocardiograms, X-rays, ultrasound tests, and more, to investigate the cause of symptoms in a comprehensive manner.

② Results of general blood tests will be given to you on the same day.

As we have a clinical laboratory within the hospital, results for general blood tests, excluding tumor markers, can be obtained within about an hour.

3. Supports a wide range of precision testing

We have a variety of testing equipment, including a 3.0 Tesla MRI and an 80-slice CT scan, and can provide detailed examinations for a variety of symptoms.

Comprehensive support on one floor

We work in cooperation with each department of our clinic and external medical institutions to provide appropriate treatment and support as a team. On the same floor, you will also find Tokyo Midtown Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Noage, Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic, Healthcare Shop TMMC Plus, and a dispensing pharmacy.

Main responses by disease

Osteoporosis

• This is the disease
  • This is a disease that weakens bones and increases the risk of fracture.This weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures, especially in older people and postmenopausal women.
• Main symptoms and signs
  • In the early stages, there are often no symptoms, but once a fracture occurs, symptoms such as pain and deformation appear.
• Causes and risk factors
  • Decrease in bone density due to aging, decrease in female hormone (estrogen) (after menopause), etc.
• Diagnostic methods
  • Bone density measurement (DEXA method), X-ray examination, blood test
• Treatment Examples
  • Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation
  • Exercise therapy
  • Administration of bisphosphonates, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), parathyroid hormone preparations, etc.

straight neck

• This is the disease
  • This refers to a condition in which the normal neck curvature is lost. The physiological lordosis (curvature) at the back of the neck disappears, and the vertebrae in the neck become straight.
• Main symptoms
  • Stiff shoulders, headaches, neck pain, numbness, tingling in hands
• Cause
  • Poor posture when working at a desk or using a smartphone
• Diagnostic methods
  • Interview, X-ray, CT, MRI, ROM
• Treatment Examples
  • Instruction on exercises and stretches to increase the range of motion of the neck and relieve muscle stiffness
  • Corrects posture when doing desk work or looking at a smartphone
  • Intramuscular and joint injections to relieve pain and improve range of motion

Herniated disc

• This is the disease
  • This is a condition in which the disc-shaped cartilage tissue between the vertebrae of the spine, the "intervertebral disc," bulges and compresses the nerve roots that exit from the disc. If the condition worsens, it can lead to walking difficulties.
• Main symptoms
  • Severe lower back pain, numbness from the buttocks to the feet, muscle weakness in the legs, difficulty walking
• Cause
  • Age-related deterioration of the intervertebral disc
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
  • Excessive strain on the lower back
• Diagnostic methods
  • Interview and neurological examination, plain X-ray examination, MRI examination
• Correspondence example
  • Bed rest or walking restrictions
  • Medication such as painkillers and antipyretics
  • Physical therapy, such as massage and heat therapy
  • Suppression of inflammation through injection therapy
  • Surgery such as removal of the bulging part of the intervertebral disc or removal of part of the vertebral arch

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