Yes! A sports medicine doctor can treat shoulder dislocation – a condition in which the humerus (the head of the upper arm bone) either partially or entirely pops out of the glenoid (socket of the arm bone). A sports medicine doctor is a person who is specialized in managing and preventing sports injuries and conditions, including shoulder dislocation. Shoulder dislocation can occur during contact sports like football and hockey, motor vehicle accidents, and sudden falls. So, aside from [Read More]
Sports Medicine
How Your Orthopedic Surgeon Identifies the Source of Shoulder Pain and How to Treat it
Shoulder pain can be dull or sharp, throbbing or stabbing, and intermittent or constant. It can have several possible causes. It could be a problem with your tendons, bones, bursae, rotator cuff, or joint that make it difficult to raise your arm and prevent you from sleeping soundly. The shoulder has a wide range of motion and is used in almost all activities, which makes it susceptible to injury. A primary care doctor can treat shoulder pain, but for an in-depth examination of your shoulder, [Read More]
When to See a Sports Medicine Physician
If you have a sports-related or musculoskeletal injury, or if you want to improve your overall fitness level safely and effectively, then the ideal type of specialist to see is a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine is a specialty within the field of orthopedic medicine that was originally developed to provide high-quality medical care for professional and collegiate athletes, but it now goes far beyond that. Sports doctors work with a person who: Has an orthopedic [Read More]
What Is Physiatry?
Physiatry is a relatively new field of medicine created within the last 60 years, and it is the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It entails not only the diagnosis and treatment of disabling physical maladies (whether temporary or permanent), but also the prevention of them in the first place. Its focus is on the patient’s body as a whole – and how the injured area affects and is affected by other parts of the body – as compared to focusing solely on “fixing” the injured body [Read More]
Shoulder Arthroscopic Repairs
The shoulder is a very complex joint and is constantly in use during our lives, so it has the potential for many things to go wrong. When something does go wrong, it can lead to a need for shoulder surgery. In addition to shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery), there is shoulder arthroscopy (shoulder repair surgery) – which is used to make minor repairs to the shoulder, usually to alleviate pain or to regain proper rotation. Shoulder arthroscopy may be recommended in order to [Read More]
Why You Should See an Orthopedic Surgeon
No matter how good an athlete you are, accidents will happen. Repetitive use during training is the cause of many sports injuries – as is trauma from sudden impact or awkward twists and turns during competition. In times like these, it is best to see an orthopedic surgeon. Damage caused by knee injuries, ligament tears, and skeletal fractures needs immediate attention. Hence, having an experienced orthopedic surgeon on standby is always a good call. Professional and amateur athletes alike [Read More]
The Difference Between Sprains and Strains
Strains and sprains can be quite common injuries for people of practically all ages, and most people suffer them at least once in their lifetime. They are one of the most frequent reasons people seek a health care provider. These injuries occur frequently in active, athletic people, and most treated sprains and strains heal within 2 to 4 weeks. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two types of orthopedic injuries: What Are Sprains? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is [Read More]
Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Young or old, we Americans love our sports – not just watching them, but also participating in them. However, some sports – whether football, golf, or any sport in between – are more physical than others, which means they pose a greater risk of injury. Here are some of the most common sports injuries, and ways you can avoid getting sidelined as a result: Sprains and Strains A sprain involves the stretching or tearing of a ligament – the fibrous tissue connecting bones and joints, while a [Read More]
The Benefits of Having On-Site Physical Therapy
If you are like most people, your wellness team is scattered all over town. Your primary care doctor, orthopedist, and physical therapist probably don’t share a building, let alone a zip code. Coordinating visits, referrals, records transfers and testing can be exhaustive and usually results in losing another precious vacation day. Plus, if there is an issue, it may take weeks to revolve, either between the doctors’ offices or with the insurance provider. While life never ceases to be hectic, [Read More]
Sports Medicine: Signs of Tendonitis You Shouldn’t Ignore
Whether you play round-robin tennis on the weekends or participate in national swim meets, you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with tendonitis. It’s a common and fairly painful condition among athletes that can slow you down or leave you on the sidelines. Tendons are strong, fiber-like bands of connective tissue that join our muscles to bone. When these tendons become swollen or inflamed, it is called tendonitis. Tendonitis is usually caused by a repetitive overuse or stressing [Read More]
