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Dr. Chris McCready

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Johannesburg, South Africa

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 

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Dr. Chris McCready is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in South Africa. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Johannesburg, South Africa. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Netcare Linksfield Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chris McCready is part of:

  • Member of the South African Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of the South African Arthroplasty Society
  • Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa - FC Orth(SA), 2004

Qualifications :

  • MB BCh, Univ of Pretoria (1995)
  • M.Med Orthopaedics, Univ of Pretoria (2004)

Hospital Address :

Netcare Linksfield Hospital, 12th Avenue, Orange Grove, Johannesburg, South Africa

What is the medical expertise of Dr Chris McCready?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Chris McCready is a leading specialist in arthroscopies, hip and knee replacements, hip fractures, minimally invasive hip replacement, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and hip revision surgery.
  • He is a respected member of several renowned organisations such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the South African Orthopedic Association and the South African Arthroplasty Society.
  • He completed the Fellowship of the College of Orthopedic Surgeons of South Africa in 2004.
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About Sports Medicine Specialist

A Sports Medicine specialist is a physician specialized in the prevention, treatment and injury caused by sports illness and injury. He helps in increasing the functioning, minimizing disability and helping in not losing time away from sports, work, or school.

Sports medicine is not a separate medical speciality. A sports medicine specialist is usually a doctor certified in a certain speciality like orthopedics, paediatrics, emergency medicine etc. followed by an additional training for the treatment and management of any sports injuries. For instance:

Physical therapists: Helps in rehabilitation of people and their recovery.

Certified Athletic Trainers: Povide a rehabilitative exercise regime helping patients to regain strength and develop conditioning programs to prevent future injury.

Nutritionists: Assists in weight loss or weight gain and provides dietary plan or advice to help improve the physical functioning and recovery.

If you have come across any injury while playing sports, riding bicycle, running or performing any other vigorous activity, then it is advised to visit a sports medicine specialist.

Below are the major job roles commonly performed by a sports medicine specialist:

  • Diagnosing and treating athletic injuries.
  • Developing treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Consultation and checkup sessions with patients to monitor the recovery progress.
  • Prescribing medication and best practices for the treatment and progress.

Procedures Performed

Some of the injuries treated by a sports medicine doctors are:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Fractures
  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Heat illness
  • Concussions
  • Eating disorders
  • Cartilage injuries

Top Sports Medicine Specialists in South Africa

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Chris McCreadyNetcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg

About Sports Medicine Specialist South Africa

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Type of Orthopedics Specialist available in South Africa?

Top Speciality Doctors in South Africa:

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List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist in South Africa are as followed:

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are some of the top Sports Medicine Specialists from other countries?

Given below are some of the most sought after sports medicine specialists in other countries:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Sports Medicine Specialists in South Africa?
Which are some of the best hospitals in South Africa, Sports Medicine Specialist are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in South Africa with whom sports medicine specialists are associated with:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Sports Medicine Specialist in South Africa?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by sports medicine specialists in South Africa are:

  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Injury
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
What are the qualifications of a Sports Medicine Specialist?

To become a sports medicine physician, you must start by earning a MBBS degree. Once you have earned the bachelor’s degree, you will have to complete a three or four year Medical Doctor (MD) program at an accredited university.

Once you have obtained your MD degree, you should complete post graduate training in family medicine and another specialty such as paediatrics, family practice, emergency medicine or orthopaedics.

What conditions do Sports Medicine Specialists treat?

Most common conditions performed by sports medicine specialists are:

  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Injury
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
What diagnostic tests are required by a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Sports injury diagnosis depends on the type, location, and severity of the injury. The sports medicine specialist will begin with a comprehensive physical exam to test the range of motion and look for all signs of trauma such as deformity, swelling, redness, and bruising.

The doctor will ask details of how the injury occurred, whether it just started or came on slowly, and what activities cause pain. Common diagnostic tests are required by a Sports Medicine Specialist are:

  • X-rays
  • MRIs
  • CT scans
  • Ultrasounds
  • Arthrography
  • Bone Scan
  • Discography
  • Ultrasound
  • Electromyography
  • Joint Aspiration and Analysis
  • Muscle Tests
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
When should you visit a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Below are some signs that need to be discussed with sports medicine specialist:

  • Fracture
  • Redness, Tingling, Swelling, Numbness
  • Sports injury
  • Skin redness
  • Swelling
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Stiffness
What can you expect from your first visit with a Sports Medicine Specialist?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the Sports Medicine Specialist will do a thorough examination. Then, the Sports Medicine Specialist will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The cancer specialist can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the Sports Medicine Specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The Sports Medicine Specialist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Some of the most popular procedures performed by sports medicine specialists are:

  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Meniscectomy
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

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