
Less than 10% of sporting injuries actually require surgical treatment which is why seeing a sports medicine specialist doctor allows an early diagnosis to be made with referral for any x-ray, MRI, CT or ultrasound imaging available as required. A treatment plan will be given which may include a range of injection therapies if appropriate as well as a planned rehabilitation program to prevent re-injury.
Examples of sporting injuries diagnosed and treated:
- Tendon injuries and disease e.g. Achilles of the ankle and Patellar of the knee and shoulder tendons
- Muscle injuries – e.g. hamstring and calf injuries
- Stress fractures e.g. lower legs and feet
- Ligament injuries e.g. ankle, knee andfingers
- Shin splints
- Cartilage tears e.g. knees, hips and shoulders
- Overuse injuries
- Concussion
- Medical causes of decreased performance e.g. low Vitamin D
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