Sports medicine physicians are very familiar with treating joint problems related to sports injuries. Throwing a football, golfing, bowling, skiing, and playing baseball can lead to painful joint injuries of the hand, ankle, knee, and hip. While severe joint injuries may require surgical intervention, the following conservative treatment options may work well to alleviate your symptoms and restore optimal function for mild to moderate sports-related joint injuries.
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If you are having constant knee problems, one thing the doctor may suggest is total joint replacement surgery. Knee problems can happen from injury, arthritis, and more. The doctor may try other treatments first, such as physical therapy, taking medications, wearing a brace, etc. If these do not work this type of surgery will be suggested.
Total Joint Replacement
With a total joint replacement, the doctor removes the damaged joint and then replaces it with a prosthesis made of ceramic, plastic, or metal.
Heel pain may occur due to injury that caused damage to your bones, muscles, and tendons around the heel. Additionally, wearing footwear without proper support may cause your heels to ache. Moreover, conditions including Achilles tendonitis and heel spurs may cause heel pain. If the pain is mild, you can try home remedies such as icing your foot, buying pain medication, and elevating or resting your foot to manage the pain.
You may have heard of orthotics on television commercials. Orthotics are used to support the feet when they are in pain or otherwise uncomfortable. Some people can get a lot of relief from orthotics. Here are some things you might want to know if you think you need orthotics:
What Types of Orthotics Are Available?
If you need orthotic foot support, there are two types that may help. One common type of orthotics is inserts.
Insurance and compensation claims usually require an independent medical professional to provide a report that corroborates or dismisses the claims. Attorneys and insurance adjusters rely on independent medical evaluation reports to determine the veracity of personal injuries and workers' compensation claims. For example, people often suffer injuries following accidents, some of which are classified as musculoskeletal injuries. Attorneys rely on independent orthopedic evaluations to determine the extent of the musculoskeletal injuries and the expected recovery period.
