Sports traumatology in Cartagena, Colombia

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    Orthopedist

    An orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the musculoskeletal system of the human body, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. This professional is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases that affect these structures, such as bone fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, arthritis, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The orthopedist uses various treatment modalities, which may include physical therapy, medications, occupational therapy, and surgery, with the goal of restoring the patient's function and mobility. It is advisable to go to an orthopedist for persistent injuries or pain in the musculoskeletal system to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment that allows effective recovery and improves the patient's quality of life.

    What is sports traumatology?

    It is the area of orthopedics that diagnoses and treats, with or without surgery, injuries to bones, joints, ligaments, menisci and tendons caused by sports. The goal is to return the person to activity with the lowest risk of re-injury.

    Which injuries does it treat?

    Cruciate ligament tears and meniscus injuries in the knee, shoulder dislocation and instability, rotator cuff injuries, severe sprains and ankle instability, Achilles tendon ruptures, cartilage injuries, fractures and stress fractures.

    Which techniques are used?

    Arthroscopy is the main tool, allowing repair or reconstruction of ligaments, menisci and cartilage through small incisions. Biological treatments such as platelet-rich plasma are used in selected cases, and open surgery when needed.

    What is return to sport like?

    After surgery comes staged rehabilitation lasting weeks to several months, as with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Clearance is based on objective tests of strength, stability and control, not just elapsed time.

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