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Dr. Bobby Jacob

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kochi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr Bobby Jacob is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bobby Jacob is part of:

  • General Medical Council Full registration
  • Cochin Medical Council Full registration
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Kerala Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons ( Trauma and Orthopaedics) Edinburgh, U.K

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MRCS
  • FRCS
  • MBSS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Bobby Jacob

  • Dr. Bobby Jacob is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic issues such as arthritis, fractures, and back discomfort.
  • Arthroscopic shoulder management and knee management of injuries and conditions.
  • Specialist training in England and Wales, on Arthroscopic management of shoulder/knee and also complicated injuries/fractures (2004-2011).
  • Postgraduate training in orthopaedics in KMC, as trauma consultant in Thiruvalla medical mission (2002-2003) and St. Joseph Hospital, Kallapana (2003-2004).
  • Fellowship and membership of Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Edinburgh, U.K.
  • He is well qualified with an MS, MRCS, and FRCS (TR & ORTH).
  • General Medical Council – Full registration, Travancore – Cochin Medical Council – Full registration, and memberships of IMA, IOA, and KOA.
Dr. K J Reddy

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Hyderabad, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English ,

 


Dr K J Reddy is one of the foremost Orthopaedic Surgeon in Hyderabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 33 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. K J Reddy is part of:

  • Indian Arthroplasty Association,
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • AO Faculty

Certifications :

  • FRCS(UK)
  • FRCS(Ortho)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(PGI)
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. K J Reddy

  • Dr. Reddy is particularly passionate about arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement surgery, and sports medicine.
  • Popular procedures such as Ankle Fusion Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Carpal Tunnel Release, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Knee Arthroscopy etc.
  • He holds a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) and has completed advanced joint replacement surgery training.
  • He was also the chief of the joint replacement surgery unit at the Basildon and Thurrock NHS Hospitals.
  • Dr. Reddy's articles have appeared in numerous national and international scientific journals.
  • Dr. Reddy has treated a number of players, including Sania Mirza and Sir Richard Hadlee.
  • Michael Bastow from Nottingham, Best Operating Technique from Black Notley Hospital, and Best Audit Prize from Cambridge have all been bestowed upon him.
Dr. Banarji B H

Bone and Joint Specialist

Bangalore, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Bengali

 


Dr Banarji B H is one of the most skillful Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Banarji B H is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Surgery - Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, 2008
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine - Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, 2009

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Banarji B H

  • Medical expertise in Joint replacement surgeries including elbow, hips, shoulder, and knee with both primary and revision surgeries.
  • He is a pioneer in the field of shoulder arthroscopy and upper limb reconstruction.
  • Fellowship in Shoulder Surgeries, advanced shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder joint replacement training, Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, and Fellowship from St Gregoire Hospital, Rennes, France, in advanced shoulder surgeries.
  • Member of KOA, IOA, ISA, KSOSM, BOS, and IAS.
  • Over 12,000 orthopaedic surgical procedures have been performed by him, from fracture repair through advanced arthroscopy and joint replacement of all major joints.
  • He has worked to upgrade the clinical research and skills in shoulder surgeries, arthroscopy and sports injuries.
  • He has organised conferences and workshops, given paper presentations, guest lectures, and has multiple publications in peer-reviewed International journals

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Dr. Pawan P Nath

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Pawan P Nath is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Raghavendra N S

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Arabic , Malayalam , Kannada

 


Dr. Raghavendra N S is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Lifecare Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk

Bone and Joint Specialist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma in sports medicine from the Royal College of surgeons of Ireland in 1999.

Qualifications :

  • Royal College of Surgeons (Tr&Orth), Dipolma in Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic & sports Medicine 1995 – 2001
  • Faculty of Medicine The University of Tripoli, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Medicine and surgery 1984 – 1990

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Bancha Chernchujit

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English , German , Teochew

 


Dr. Bancha Chernchujit is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bancha Chernchujit is part of:

  • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certifications :

  • Certificate in Shoulder Surgery, Wuerzbury, Germany
  • Certificate in Sports Orthopaedics, Munich, Germany
  • Certificate in Team Physicians Development Course (F.I.M.S.)
  • Dr.med. Technical University of Munich, Germany

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University.
  • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Ertugrul Aksahin

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ertugrul Aksahin is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ertugrul Aksahin is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress

Certifications :

  • Basic principles of AO Trauma-Fracture treatment. Minimal Invasive Surgery Basic Principles, Trochanteric Fractures Surgical Treatment 21-25 January 2011, Ankara,
  • AO Basic principles of trauma-fracture treatment, Locked Plate Osteosynthesis Basic Principles, Bone Graft and Reserves in Bone Recovery - 21-24 January 2012, Ankara

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital Orthopedic Clinic - Specialization
  • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - Specialist Doctor
  • Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Training Officer

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Prasit Chanasit

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Prasit Chanasit is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Certificate of Shoulder Joint Surgery : Clinical Fellowship of shoulder surgery (superior capsular reconstruction), Department of Orthopaedics, Osaka Medical Collage, Takatsuki, Japan, 2018.

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2004
  • Diploma of Thai Board of Orthopedics : Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2011
  • Diploma in Sports Medicine : The Program of Pediatric Medicine, The Faculty of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2012

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Gyorgy Mark Hangody

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Budapest, Hungary

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hungarian , English

 


Dr. Gyorgy Mark Hangody is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Hungary. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Budapest, Hungary. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2000 2004 Budapesti Eotvos Jozsef High School
  • 2004 2010 Semmelweis University of Medicine, General Medical Faculty Budapest, Hungary
  • 2010 2013 Semmelweis University Doctoral School
  • 2017 Ph.D. degree (Biomechanical Analysis of Human Allografts for ACL Reconstruction )
  • 2018 Orthopedic Traumatologist Specialist Title (Excellent qualification)

Hospital Address :

Budapest, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, Szchenyi Istvn tr, Hungary

Dr. Selahattin Ozyurek

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Selahattin Ozyurek is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Ulus, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Selahattin Ozyurek is part of:

  • European Orthopedic Research Society (EORS)
  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBId)
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
  • Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
  • Turkish Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy Society
  • Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK)
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Maltepe Military High School, Izmir (1990-1994) (Term third place)
  • Gulhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)
  • GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training (2003-2007)

What is the medical expertise of Dr Selahattin Ozyurek?

  • A renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr Selahattin Ozyurek has 20 years of experience. He specializes in sports injuries and surgery, arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, joint diseases, cartilage surgery, ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.
  • He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, USA(2009-2010).
  • In 2015, he received the Best Reviewer Award from the Indian Research Orthopedic Group's Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports. Additionally, In 2011, the Gülhane Military Medical Academy Scientific Studies Evaluation Board awarded him the second prize for best scientific study in the field of surgical medicine for 2010-2011.
  • Dr Ozyurek holds professional memberships in societies such as the Turkish Sports İnjuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD), Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Turkish Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy Society, and Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK).
  • He serves as a reviewer for journals such as the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Anatolian Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cumhuriyet Medical Journal (CMJ), and Oman Medical Journal.
  • Over the course of his career, he has published more than 90 research papers. Some of his high-impact publications include:
    1. Tezel O, Kaldirim U, Bilgic S, Deniz S, Eyi YE, Ozyurek S, Durusu M, Tezel N. A comparison of suprascapular nerve block and procedural sedation analgesia in shoulder dislocation reduction. Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Feb 17. pii: S0735-6757(14)00105-3.
    2. Ozyurek S, Kose O. Distal biceps brachii tendon rupture resulting in acute compartment syndrome. Orthopedics. 2014 Mar 1;37(3):147.
    3. B.Gokcen, S.Ozyurek, A.Atik, A.K.Sivrioglu, E.Kaya, K.Keklikçi. Successful Closed Manipulation of Simple Lateral Dislocation of the Elbow Joint: A Case Report. Oman Med J 2013 Nov; 28(6).
Dr. Mohamed Shafi

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Mohamed Shafi is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MS (Orthopedics)
  • MCh(Orthopedics)UK
  • MFSEM (Sports Medicine)RCPI & RCSI

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Professor Mehmet Kerem Canbora

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Professor Mehmet Kerem Canbora is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Professor Mehmet Kerem Canbora is part of:

  • Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association
  • European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow

Qualifications :

  • Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 1994
  • Master Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2001
  • Associate Professor of Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, 2014

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Dr. Chris McCready

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Johannesburg, South Africa

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


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.
Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr Pradeep Kocheeppan is one of the most skillful Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan is part of:

  • Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • Kerala Orthopaedic Association
  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,D. ORTHO
  • DNB ORTHO

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan

  • Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan has extensive experience in orthopaedics, joint replacement surgery, and arthroscopy.
  • Wide range of traumas, including hand and acetabular fractures. He can also perform ilizarov procedures.
  • MBBS in 1998 from the University of Pune, Maharashtra, India and in 2001, he enrolled in Kerala University for a Diploma in Orthopaedics.
  • Recipient of DNB (Orthopaedics) from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi, 2003.
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty (Sancheti, Pune) with a professional experience of 18 plus years.
  • For Indian hockey team players and athletes, he is the recommended Sport Surgeon.
  • He has the distinction of completing a high number of arthroscopies, particularly hip, knee and shoulder replacements.

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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

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Ignacio GinebredaDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Elias GhosnBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh
Dr. Gyorgy Mark HangodyDr. Rose Private Hospital, Budapest
Dr. Imre DreissigerDr. Rose Private Hospital, Budapest
Dr. Jean Jacques YaacoubBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh
Dr. Robert D HaarHaar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, New York
Dr. Gabor ErdelyiDr. Rose Private Hospital, Budapest
Dr. Wissam BoueriBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh

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Popular Orthopedics Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Orthopedics Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Knee Replacement Surgeon
  • Hip Replacement Surgeon
  • Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Sports Medicine Specialists offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after sports medicine specialists available for online consultation:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Sports Medicine Specialists?
Which are some of the best hospitals Sports Medicine Specialists are associated with?

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

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

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 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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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