Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians (GNP), MemorialCare Health System, St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico) and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's).
1310 West Stewart Drive Suite 508
Orange, CA 92868
1201 W. La Veta Avenue Building: Choc Clinic
Orange, CA 92868
25982 Pala Drive Suite 230
Mission Viejo, CA
4980 Barranca Parkway Suite 220
Irvine, CA
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Residency: University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals (1997)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Oscar EPO and Insurance Plan.
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Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francois D. Lalonde, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
OrthoPediatrics Corp. |
$125
Response Spine $125 |
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CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC |
$33
Checkpoint Stimulators $33 |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$28
Biomet Orthopak $28 |
MEDICREA USA, Corp. |
$20
UNiD $20 |
Food and Beverage | $206 |
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Dr. Francois Lalonde sees patients in Orange, CA, Mission Viejo, CA, and Irvine, CA. His medical specialty is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Lalonde's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include scoliosis, foot problems, and down syndrome. He accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Lalonde completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. He has received the distinction of Physician of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association. He speaks French. He is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians (GNP), Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's), and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). He welcomes new patients at his office inOrange, CA as reported by St. Joseph Health.