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Dr. Urszula Zdanowicz

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Urszula Zdanowicz is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

Dr. Paolo Cellocco

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Paolo Cellocco 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 Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Degree (University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy) - 1999
  • Degree Thesis Study performed at Laboratory of Experimental Orthopaedics Universidad de Navarra Pamplona (Spain) - 1997-1998
  • Specialization Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma at University of LAquila - Italy - 2004
  • Ph.D. Doctorate at University of Rome La Sapienza - Italy - 2011
  • GMC (UK) - 2015

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla 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 Saudi German Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla is part of:

  • General Medical Council, UK
  • British Orthopaedic Association,
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Edinburgh and Glasgow
  • Founder Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK)
  • AO Alumni, Switzerland

Qualifications :

  • FRCS (Eng)
  • FRCS (Glas)
  • FRCS (TR & Ortho)
  • Diploma in Sports Medicine (Edinburg)
  • MFSEM (Sports UK)
  • CCST (UK Board)

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Mehmet Isyar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Isyar is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kadikoy, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Isyar is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association
  • Turkey Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Association
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Qualifications :

  • 2016 Istanbul Medipol University, Associate Professor
  • 2014 Istanbul Medipol University, Assistant Professor
  • 2007 G�lhane Military Medical Academy Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • 1998 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mehmet Isyar?

  • Dr Mehmet Isyar is a leading orthopedic surgeon with 12 years of experience. He has expertise in orthopedic oncology, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder and elbow treatment, knee arthroplasty, knee surgery, fractures, trauma and sports injuries.
  • Owing to his proficiency in orthopedic surgery, Dr Isyar is a part of several reputed organizations such as the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Sports Injuries, and the Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.
  • Dr Isyar has many publications to his credit. Some of his high-impact works are:
    1. An Undescribed Monteggia Type 3 Equivalent Lesion: Lateral Dislocation of Radial Head with Both-Bone Forearm Fracture.Case Rep Orthop. 2016;2016:8598139.
    2. A retrospective analysis of the correlation between hip pain, physical examination findings, and alpha angle on MR images. J Orthop Surg Res. 2016 Nov 15;11(1):140.
    3. Assessing the negative impact of phenyl alkanoic acid derivative, a frequently prescribed drug for the suppression of pain and inflammation on the differentiation and proliferation of chondrocytes. J Orthop Surg Res. 2016 Jun 30;11(1):70.
    4. Systematic Evaluation of Drug-Loaded Hydrogels for Application in Osteosarcoma Treatment.CurrPharm Biotechnol. 2016;17(10):866-72. review.
Dr. Sefa Muezzinoglu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sefa Muezzinoglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kadikoy, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sefa Muezzinoglu is part of:

  • Turkey TUSYAD sports injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
  • Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
  • TTB Turkish Medical Association
  • Hip Joint Preventive Surgery Association
  • TOTBİD Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association
  • EFORT European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • ISAKOS International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • ICRS International Cartilage Research Society
  • AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Affiliated

Qualifications :

  • 1995 AO Research Institute Davos Research Fellow
  • 1991 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1991 Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics Texas
  • 1982 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Erkam Komurcu

Bone and Joint Specialist

Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Erkam Komurcu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Erkam Komurcu is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association Orthopedic Trauma Branch
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine-Medical Education
  • Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital-Specialization Education
  • Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology AD-Associate
Dr. Maninder Shah Singh

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Maninder Shah Singh is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Indian Spinal Injuries Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Maninder Shah Singh is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association
  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • MS (Ortho) Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
  • Diploma Sports and Exercise Med, Royal College of Surgeons UK
  • Fellow Foot and Ankle Surgery, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, UK

Hospital Address :

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, IAA Colony, Sector D, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is part of:

  • Spanish Society of External Fixation (SEFEX).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
  • Spanish Association of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Medicine (SECOT).
  • Catalan Society of Orthopedic Surgery (SCCOT)

Qualifications :

  • He studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona, starting it in 1973 and finishing it in 1979.
  • Obtained the title of specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology from the Ministry of Education and Science in 1982.

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda

  • Medical expertise of the specialist is in bone dysplasia and bone growth disorders.
  • Treatment of conditions like Ankle Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia etc.
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a member of the ESSKA, SECOT, and the SCCOT.
  • He is credited with 33 plus publications in national, international books/journals on achondroplasia, bone lengthening, and short stature disorders etc. (2 indexed internationally).
  • Professionally qualified from Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona (1973-1979)
  • He then completed Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology from Ministry of Education and Science (1982).
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo is part of:

  • Member of the MotoGP (Dorna Sports) Medical Team since March 2012 to present.

Qualifications :

  • 1970-1976 Bachelor of Medicine, Traumatology.
  • 1976-1980 MBBS Orthopedic residency program
  • 1989-1991 MD Upper extremity
Dr. Nimrod Snir

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Nimrod Snir is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nimrod Snir is part of:

  • Israel orthopedic association
  • Israel sports society
  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Qualifications :

  • Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine.
  • Orthopedic Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Israel
  • Sport Medicine Surgery Clinical Fellowship - NYU-Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Disease, August 2012 to July 2013
  • Adult Reconstruction Clinical Fellowship - NYU-Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Disease, August 2011 to July 2012

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Bharat Bahre

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Bharat Bahre is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bharat Bahre is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Sports Medicine

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Bharat Bahre

  • Dr. Bharat holds an expertise in Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement.
  • Knee, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Complex trauma management are his specialties.
  • Dr. Bharat Bahre had his basic orthopaedic training at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal and went on to S.S. Medical College in Rewa (M.P.) for his postgraduate studies.
  • He has worked as a Senior Registrar at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in New Delhi, a multi-specialty hospital run by the NCT government.
  • Dr. Bharat has completed extensive Orthopaedic and Trauma (Fracture) Surgery training.
  • He completed a fellowship in shoulder arthroscopy and sports medicine in Pune and knee arthroscopy training in New Delhi under the supervision of a number of famous surgeons.
  • He has participated in a number of workshops, training programmes, conferences, and seminars across the country.
Dr. Om Prakash

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Om Prakash 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 LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Khalifa City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan is part of:

  • Member of Syrian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Certificate of specialization in Orthopaedics and Trauma Syrian MOH, Syrian board in Orthopaedics

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Halil Burc

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

 


Dr. Halil Burc is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10+ Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Burc is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • ASAMI-Turk Turkish Arthroplasty Association
  • Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Medical Faculty, 1991-1998
  • Specialty: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Teaching Hospital 2001-2004
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University Hospital-2015

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Tomasz Szymanski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is part of:

  • Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr)
  • European Society of Sport Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
  • Polish Arthroscopic Society (PTArtro) member of the Polish section of the Children?s Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Polish Society of Arthroscopy and Polish Cystic Fibrosis Society.

Qualifications :

  • 10/2008-17/06/2014 ? Medical University of Lublin

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tomasz Szymanski?

  • Dr Tomasz Szymanski has 15 years of experience in treating a range of orthopedic conditions such as knee pain, fractures, arthritis, Achilles tendon pain, chondromalacia, and endoprosthesis.
  • He can efficiently perform total and partial knee replacement, meniscus repair, osteotomies, and ligament reconstructions.
  • Dr Szymanski is a part of renowned organizations such as the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Polish Society of Arthroscopy, and the Polish Section of the Children's Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

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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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Which are the countries where we can find Orthopedics Specialist?

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