Whether you play for recreation or competition, individually or as part of a team, amateur or professional—it hurts to be sidelined with a sports injury. That’s why it’s good to know that Spectrum Orthopaedics has a highly regarded team of fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists who can help you get back to the activities you enjoy […]
Hand & Upper Extremity Care
A hand or upper extremity disorder or injury can be extremely painful and debilitating—and severely compromise your ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks. Because this part of the human anatomy is so complex—the hand and wrist alone have 27 bones—it takes specialized expertise to diagnose and treat the conditions that can affect […]
Spine Care
Back and neck pain are two of the most common—and debilitating—complaints in the U.S. If you’re suffering, turn to Spectrum Healthcare Partners for relief. With the three top orthopaedic practices in Maine now part of Spectrum, you have streamlined access to an exceptional team of surgical and nonsurgical spine and back specialists at locations throughout […]
Joint Replacement
If you struggle with joint pain, stiffness or swelling due to arthritis or another joint disorder, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Tens of thousands of Americans successfully undergo joint replacement procedures every year, helping them find symptom relief and resume the activities they enjoy. With today’s advanced surgical techniques and durable […]
Ambulatory Surgery
With advances in surgical techniques and technology, many procedures can now be performed on an ambulatory (outpatient) basis—so you can go home the same day as your operation. Physicians perform hundreds of outpatient procedures each year in our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Portland. They’re supported by a skilled team of anesthesia providers (including doctors […]
Subspecialties of Anesthesiology Services
Every anesthesiologist is trained to keep you safe and comfortable before, during and after surgery. As medical technology has evolved, however, many anesthesiologists today subspecialize—providing advanced capabilities to meet your needs both in and outside the operating room. At Spectrum, our anesthesiologists have acquired extensive subspecialty expertise through additional training and clinical experience—giving you and […]
Cardiac Anesthesia
If you or a loved one needs heart surgery, it’s reassuring to know that Spectrum has a team of anesthesiologists who specialize in cardiac anesthesia. This means they have completed subspecialty fellowship training and have acquired extensive cardiac anesthesia experience. This is important because many people with heart disease have other health conditions—such as hypertension […]
Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery
With improved technology and advances in anesthesia and pain management, many less-invasive surgical procedures can now be performed in the ambulatory, or outpatient, setting. This means that you go to the hospital or surgery center on the day of your surgery, undergo your procedure, and return home the same day. This approach has proven to […]
Acute (Perioperative) and Chronic Pain Management
Pain can be, well, a pain. It can severely compromise your quality of life, interfering with your ability to sleep, eat, work, and enjoy everyday activities. Pain management offers relief. Treatment, however, can be complex—and must be carefully administered and monitored to prevent potential harmful effects, including the risk of addiction. At Spectrum, we have […]
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Radiation Oncology
If radiation therapy is part of your cancer treatment, it’s reassuring to know that Spectrum Healthcare Partners offers today’s most advanced radiation oncology care at five convenient locations in Maine (Bath, Portland, Sanford, Scarborough, Westbrook) as well as Portsmouth, NH. Each year, our board-certified and fellowship-trained experts deliver over 50,000 treatments to adults and children—making […]
