Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon ·
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
32 Years of experience ·
Specialises in:
Here is an outline of the conditions that are treated by Dr. Halil Burc, a sports medicine specialist::
The illness and injuries of musculoskeletal system of the body which is related to sports activities are managed by sports medicine specialists through both surgical and non surgical methods. Their focus though is to find a solution which is non operative and can be resolved through therapy. It is no wonder though that if faced with an illness or injury of this nature, the doctor might refer you to occupational or physical therapist or an orthopedic or sports surgeon.
There are several kinds of signs and symptoms that sports injuries or conditions may entail such as
Once you realise that your symptoms indicate a health issue, you must approach your doctor immediately. Loss of movement, pain and swelling are early indicators of a sports resultant condition. There are two kinds of injuries which need a resolution from the doctor and these are acute injuries or overuse injuries, both pretty common among sportspersons.
The operating hours of the doctor are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. These timings include the time when the procedure takes place and does not include post operative stay or therapy, if required.
There are many kinds of popular procedures performed under the sports medicine sub specialty:
Sports medicine procedures are done with the aim of lowering the pain in the joint and restoring its function. As a doctor who specialises in sports medicine, both repair and replacement are options for the doctor among the available procedures. Getting the right treatment for the sports medicine condition is usually a comprehensive affair and does not stop with the procedure itself, the rehabilitation process is equally important.
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People engaged in fitness activities, children and teens who are into sports and professional sportspersons, all of them consult sports medicine specialists. Whether it is treatment, prevention or management of sports injuries or conditions, this is the doctor you must go to. Also, incase you are in recovery from a sports injury, the doctor will provide you with medications for reducing pain, swelling, splints or supports, healing treatments and varied exercises.
We have outlined below the various tests needed prior to and during consultation with a sports medicine specialist.
It is important to get tests done as they make the picture clear about the patients health quotient and treatment readiness. As the sports medicine specialty is directly linked with the musculoskeletal system of the patient, the orthopedic tests becomes increasingly relevant to show the improvement seen with the treatment. The muscle balance and strength i.e. tests which define the range of motion and cardiological tests are equally if not important..
You must go to see a sports medicine specialist under the following circumstances.
If the doctor has received any referrals from fellow medical practitioners and any good patient reviews then it gives you confidence in your choice of doctor Whether the injury is sudden (acute) or chronic, has developed with stressors over a time period, sports medicine specialist treats you and helps you recover in both cases. The doctor holds your hand through the recovery process so if you are struggling to get back to your everyday life then too a visit becomes necessary.
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