A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…
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MCL Damage
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) connects the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone) to the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone). When you are standing up, the MCL is along the left side of your right knee and along the right side of your left knee. Whereas the ACL and PCL (anterior cruciate…
Effective Physical Therapy for Orthopedic Pain
The musculoskeletal system plays the central role in facilitating the movement of our entire bodies. If there is damage to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments, it becomes very difficult or even impossible to accomplish normal daily tasks. This is why orthopedic physical therapy is essential for anyone who is experiencing pain, weakness, swelling,…
Repairing a Torn Meniscus
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…
Ultrasound-Guided Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Two of the newest treatments in orthopedics are stem cell and PRP therapy. These therapies show tremendous promise in treating certain orthopedic conditions. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are basically master building blocks and can reproduce more specialized cells like bone, blood, or muscle cells. The stem cell therapy process involves your doctor harvesting mesenchymal…