Sports Orthopedic Doctor in Nashville TN, & Gallatin TN

A sports orthopedic concentrates on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries whether you have tripped over a toy or engaged in physical activity, you are a primary care a doctor, and a good candidate would be someone who wants to remain active and improve their overall health. Experience in managing acute injuries of the musculoskeletal system which can happen suddenly from playing sports or just overusing them will not only treat the injury but also explain how to properly care while remaining in shape. They have vast knowledge and will advise if an injury requires surgery and help navigate the patient to a surgeon, they will also make sure all the imaging and tests are complete before going to a surgeon.

Most commonly they will complete residencies in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine.

Orthopedic conditions are diseases and injuries that affect your musculoskeletal system. Your body’s system is made up of bones, muscles, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues. If any damage were to be done to any of these structures or tissues its due to chronic orthopedic disease or injuries.

Orthopedics doctors will encompass all the musculoskeletal system, bones, joints, muscles, cartilage, tendon, ligaments, and other connective tissues. They are trained in not only nonsurgical treatments but also train in surgical solutions for musculoskeletal conditions.

Orthopedic specialists are qualified doctors that diagnose orthopedic issues, prescribe or perform treatments, and assist with your rehabilitation. Orthopedic specialists also help to develop long-term strategies in order to treat disorders, illnesses, and issues in relation to your joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Orthopedic specialists work on a variety of procedures including the knee, ankle, hip, hand, spine, and neck. Usually, orthopedic specialists will try to work in the most holistic way possible; however, if surgery is necessary, they are trained and educated to provide surgery as well as a form of treatment.

Sports orthopedics or sports medicine treats the musculoskeletal system as well but will take a more holistic approach by compiling nutrition and exercise regimens, they can be found practicing outside of a hospital or clinic and can be present at training sessions to help athletes prepare for games before, during and after. They will have personalized treatment plans to prevent overuse injuries, they also can assess if a player is fit and able to play. They can also treat anyone looking to excel in their physical activities and help prevent future injuries.

Often many will visit an orthopedic doctor due to pain or discomfort within their muscles, bones, joints, or concerning movement. Often if you are feeling any stiffness, pain, or noticing swelling, or if you have injured your bones, muscles, joints, or ligaments, you will want to make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist like ours at Southern Sports Medicine Institute.

Helping former and current athletes maintain good overall health. He offers outpatient surgery center knee replacement surgery while limiting pain, bleeding and scarring associated with this type of surgery, enabling you to walk within hours and even go home, drive on your own within 7 to 10 days, recover with little to no restrictions and back to almost all physical activities within 2 weeks.

Feel free to call or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Gallatin TN, Nashville TN, Bethpage TN, Portland TN, and Lavergne TN