Sports Medicine in Kansas City
Sports Medicine
What is Sports Medicine?
A Sports Medicine Doctor specializes in injuries, conditions, and general overall physical fitness in patients who participate in sports.
The Kansas City sports medicine doctors at Apex Orthopedics & Sports Medicine provide a wide range of the following services in our community—for patients of all ages.
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a casual weekend jogger, sports medicine can help you optimize your physical movements to help you prevent injury.
Acute Injuries
Commonly affect the extremities. These can heal more efficiently if you obtain an accurate diagnosis and quality treatment plan.
Strains
Strains are commonly known as “pulled muscles.”
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Rest
- Ice
- Crutches
- Elevation
- Immobilization
- Bracing
- Limited or non-weight-bearing bracing
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical repair of tendons
Sprains
Sprains affect the ligaments that stabilize a joint.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Rest
- Ice
- Crutches
- Elevation
- Immobilization
- Bracing
- Limited or non-weight-bearing bracing
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical repair or reconstruction of torn or stretched ligaments
Dislocations
Dislocations occur when the normal alignment of a joint is altered by trauma. This change can result in ligament tears or cartilage damage.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENT
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
- Immobilization
SURGICAL TREATMENT
- Surgical Repair of Ligaments or Cartilage
Fractures
Common causes of sports related fractures include falls and overuse.
NONSURGICAL TREAtMENTS
- Bracing
- Casting
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical Repair
Chronic Injuries
Typically result from underlying overuse and/or structural issues. These are often effectively treated with non-surgical options,
but in some cases, surgical procedures can maximize long term improvement.
Pain & Discomfort
Chronic sports injuries often result in joint pain due to a number of causes such as cartilage or tissue damage.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Pain Management
- Bracing
- Diet or Lifestyle Changes
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Tendon Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
Instability
Many joints may become unstable as a result of repeated injuries such as dislocations or subluxations (partial dislocations).
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Bracing
- Physical Therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Body Part Dependent
Stiffness
Injuries that cause significant damage to a joint, such as repeated strains or sprains, may lead to stiffness and loss of function.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Physical Therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Body Part Dependent
Arthritis
Arthritis may result years after a single or multiple repeated sports injuries to a joint. This may occur in any joint in the body.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Bracing
- Physical Therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Body Part Dependent
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