Athletes in almost every kind of sport put massive amounts of wear and tear
on their joints, bones and muscles. If you play soccer, football,
basketball, tennis or you cycle or run, you know how your body can ache after a
competition or even after a workout. In fact, you can do enough damage to
your body that a heating pad or aspirin aren’t enough to help; you may, at some
point, have to consult an
orthopedic
surgeon in Frisco, TX to
discuss therapies that go beyond home healing. Which injuries require the
help of a doctor?
Shoulder injuries from excessive, repetitive, overhead motion like
the motions swimmers, weightlifters, baseball pitchers and tennis players use
include dislocation of the shoulder joint, shoulder inflammation and rotator
cuff damage.
Elbow injuries from repeated use of the arm for throwing, like the
kind of throwing motion baseball pitchers use, include tendinitis, ulnar
collateral ligament (UCL) injury, bone spurs and stress fractures.
Hand and wrist injuries from falls that happen while playing sports
include fractures of the wrist and thumb sprains.
Knee and leg injuries from a variety of sports-related movements like
changing direction quickly, stopping suddenly, slowing down while running,
landing incorrectly from a jump and direct collision with someone or something
include fractures, dislocations, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries,
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries, meniscal and tendon tears and shin
splints.
Foot and ankle injuries from sports that require repeated striking of
the ground with the foot like gymnastics, basketball, tennis and track and
field include stress fractures, sprains, Achilles tendon ruptures and turf toe.
Neck and back injuries from contact sports, driving sports and
sports-related falls include fractures, strains and sprains.
The
orthopedic surgeon you consult in
Frisco, TX will conduct
a thorough examination before deciding on a course of treatment. The
doctor may suggest surgical or non-surgical procedures and will describe to you
exactly what the procedures are and what results to expect. Non-surgical
treatments include exercises to strengthen muscles, braces and
anti-inflammatory pain relievers. The surgical treatments your
orthopedic surgeon in Frisco, TX may suggest include
arthroscopy and complete joint replacement.
At Texas Orthopedic Partners in Frisco, we have the experience and knowledge to
diagnose and treat your sports-related injury, whether you’re a professional
athlete or a weekend sports enthusiast. To find out more about our
doctors and the services we provide, visit
www.texasorthopartners.com.
To make an appointment, call 469-293-4000.
orthopedic
surgeon Frisco TX
Frisco Texas Ortho Partners
4401 Coit Rd, Suite 203
Frisco, 75035
469-287-7179