Frequently Asked Questions

 


What diseases or problems does the sports medicine treat?

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is the medical specialty that studies the practice of sports and physical activity or exercise.


The most common diseases that sports medicine treat are:

Ankle fracture:

Ankle fracture is an injury to the bone that can be caused by a fall or blow, which causes an inflammation of the fibula, tibia and talus.

Ankylosing spondylitis:

Ankylosing spondylitis known as a type of arthritis located in the spine which causes inflammation of the vertebrae.

Clavicle fracture:

The clavicle fracture is the fracture of the bone that joins the shoulder with the sternum.

Distal radius fracture:

The distal radius fracture occurs when the fracture is located in the radius near the wrist.

Epicondylitis:

Epicondylitis is a lesion that manifests with pain on the outside of the elbow, also known as tennis elbow.

Fracture :

A fracture is the breaking of a bone. Fractures are usually caused by agents outside the human body such as accidents, falls or sports injuries.

Hip pain:

Hip pain is caused be a variety of factors, such as injury, arthritis and other medical conditions. Treatment for hip pain depends on the cause and may include physical therapy, medications or surgery. Your doctor will help you determine the best course of action for your individual situation.

Knee pain:

Knee pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of conditions, including joint inflammation, ligament tears, and muscle strain. In some cases, knee pain may also be associated with diseases such as arthritis or gout.

Muscle strain:

Muscle strain, also called pulled muscle, occurs when the muscle is subjected to an exaggerated stretch or tear.

Osteoarthritis:

Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that causes the deterioration of joint cartilage. It is generally located in the hands, knee, spine, and hip causing the bones to wear out little by little and causing pain and inflammation.

Sprain :

A sprain is a ligament injury due to straining, twisting, tearing, excessive stretching, sometimes accompanied by pain and inflammation that prevents moving the area of ​​the lesion.


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