Due to our increased active lifestyles, orthopedic surgeries have become commonplace in sports
medicine. This kind of surgery is usually performed by a certified, highly
experienced, well-trained professional orthopedic surgeon.
Orthopedic surgeries
are aimed at tackling medical complications that may develop in the bones,
muscles/tendons, ligaments and skeleton, among others after an injury. While
engaging in sports can cause unmeasurable excitement for athletes, it can also
result in minor, mild or severe sports injuries that may require an orthopedic
surgery, whether aninvasive surgery or non-invasive orthopedic surgery.
Which are the most common orthopedic surgeries in sports medicine?
They are;
1. Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder injuries are very common in sports activities such
as rugby, wrestling, boxing, javelin, swimming and weight lifting. It is wise
to seek medical assistance after suffering this kind of sports injury. Your
doctor will inspect the extent of your shoulder damage before recommending a method of treatment from simple rehab to a full-on shoulder replacement orthopedic surgery. If surgery is required, an experienced orthopedic
surgeon can effectively take you through the whole surgery procedure with minimal or without
any complications. For a full shoulder replacement, a successful orthopedic surgery will ensure that all the
damaged shoulder cartilages or bones are properly repaired or replaced with alternative
metal/plastic implants to restore your shoulder joint movement.
2. Total Joint Replacement
This is a common orthopedic surgery among athletes and
non-athletes. It is not rare for those active in football, cycling,
motorcycle/rally racing, rugby and running to develop severe joint damage due
to overuse or injuries during an event or training. Arthritis is also known to lead to total
joint replacement surgery. Patients needing this kind of orthopedic surgery
have to ensure that they work with a reputable, vastly experienced, skilled and
qualified orthopedic surgeon for their best treatment possible. An orthopedic surgeon
will work tirelessly to replace severely damaged joints with plastic or metal
parts that are shaped and designed to restore normal function or knee movement
effectively.
3. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Many professional football players, rugby, or basketball
players, cyclists, runners, dancers and gymnastics enthusiasts have suffered
anterior cruciate ligament injuries. In order to continue engaging in their
professional sports careers, they seek medical assistance from
reputable sports medicine experts. A severe ACL injury may certainly trigger
an orthopedic surgeon to recommend ACL reconstruction surgery so as to restore
an athlete’s knee movement. Experienced Orthopedic surgeons have the ability to
reconstruct a severely ruptured ligament through surgery, even using your own or
donated tissues successfully. While your knee may take some time to completely heal
after undergoing this type of orthopedic surgery, the procedure can quickly improve your knee's movement, and relieve pain and discomfort efficiently.
4. Spine Surgery
Although spine injuries are rare in major sports
activities such as football, soccer, swimming, and boxing, this type of
debilitating injury can be catastrophic for any athlete. Nevertheless, there
have been unique cases whereby athletes participating in rugby, wrestling,
skiing, snowboarding, and horse-riding have suffered spinal injuries. In
such cases, an orthopedic surgeon may perform a spine surgery to boost
the patient’s chances of moving again without experiencing excruciating pain.
Most of those who suffer from severe spine damage may be advised against going
back to active sports indefinitely or for a certain period of time.
Never underestimate the role orthopedic
surgeons/surgeries play in Sports Medicine.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.
