Michael B. Sparks, MD

Description

I enjoy working in partnership with my patients. I listen to their concerns and ask about their goals and expectations. Whether their goal is to hike Mt. Moosilauke or to play with their grandchildren, I want to be help them get back to what brings them joy and returns them to the life they want. Quality of life is important! Recovering from an injury can take time. If a patient feels discouraged about their progress, I can help show them how far they’ve come by referring them back to their own statements about how they were feeling earlier in treatment. By using patient-reported outcomes, I can say, “This is where you were, and this is where you are now” so they can clearly see their progress. My patients and I work collaboratively to help return them to the highest level of function possible based on their health issue and the evidence-based treatment options. Orthopaedics at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center The Department of Orthopaedics wants to improve your quality of life and get you back to doing the things you enjoy most. Our team includes specialists in every area of orthopaedic medicine including: Foot / Ankle Surgery Hand / Wrist Surgery Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee Arthritis Orthopaedic Oncology Pediatric Orthopaedics Shoulder / Elbow Surgery Spine Surgery / Back Pain Sports Medicine Trauma / Fracture Care We work with you and your family to determine the best surgical or non-surgical treatment approach for you. Our goal is to provide the best results and help you achieve your goals.