Full Continuum of Care

Dr. Blythe performs endoscopic and true minimally invasive spine surgery for appropriately selected conditions. These are operative procedures performed to directly visualize and treat structural pathology, decompress the spinal nerves or spinal cord, and stabilize the spine when necessary. The objective is complete surgical correction with the least disruption to normal muscles, bone, and supporting structures.

For appropriately selected patients whose symptoms have been traced to dysfunction, degeneration, or instability of the sacroiliac joint, Dr. Blythe performs minimally invasive SI joint fusion. The procedure is intended to stabilize the joint when a complete evaluation confirms it is the source of the patient's symptoms and nonoperative treatment has not provided adequate relief.

Dr. Blythe performs shoulder arthroscopy and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Shoulder arthroscopy uses direct camera visualization and small surgical instruments to examine and treat pathology within and around the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff repair is commonly performed arthroscopically for appropriately selected tears.

For patients with advanced knee arthritis causing pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation that has not responded to nonsurgical treatment, Dr. Blythe performs total knee replacement. The procedure removes damaged cartilage and bone and replaces the affected joint surfaces with prosthetic components to restore alignment and function.

Diagnostic and therapeutic injections may be used when appropriate to reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms, clarify the source of pain, or help patients continue rehabilitation and activity. Injections are selected according to the diagnosis and are not presented as a universal solution.

Dr. Blythe offers platelet-rich plasma injections for selected orthopedic conditions. PRP is prepared from a sample of the patient's own blood. The platelets are concentrated and then injected into the affected area to improve the local biologic environment. PRP is not presented as a cure or a substitute for surgery when structural repair or joint replacement is required. Its potential benefit depends on the diagnosis, the tissue involved, and appropriate patient selection.

Dr. Blythe evaluates and treats orthopedic injuries resulting from workplace accidents and motor vehicle collisions, including spine, shoulder, and knee injuries. He accepts appropriate workers' compensation and personal-injury patients. The evaluation and treatment approach is the same regardless of the mechanism of injury: identify the structural cause, explain the options, and recommend the appropriate course of care.