The field of orthopedic medicine deals with musculoskeletal issues and injuries. One of the fastest-growing subspecialties among orthopedists is sports medicine, which specifically handles injuries that tend to happen to athletes. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic surgeons who specialize further by obtaining a fellowship in sports medicine. They are experts in the way the body…
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Treating ACL Tears
Almost every sport requires running or putting pressure on the knees, but too much impact on the knee can cause a partial or full tear of a supportive ligament in the joint. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most vulnerable knee ligament due to its position out in front – it crosses over the…