Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Emory Center for Sports Medicine

By Jared Clarkston

If you or someone you know has ever had a sports related injury, you know how important it is to be treated quickly. However, at the same time it is equally important to be seen by an experienced physician that will use treatments that cut down on healing time and use therapy that is tailored to the goals of the athlete. Typically patients have to compromise by giving up physician quality for a short wait time, or wait for a long time to see a highly acclaimed physician. At the Emory Sports Medicine Center this compromise has been eliminated.

Both surgical and non-surgical treatments are available to treat any sports injury. So whether you have a sprained ankle or a torn ACL, your injury will be treated with care that is unmatched. Listed below are a few of the more common procedures that are offered at the Emory Sports Medicine Center.

The non-surgical services offered at Emory consists of; diagnosis of knee, shoulder, foot, ankle, elbow and hand injuries. X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans and MRI's are performed in the Radiology department of the Sports Medicine Center. Emory also offers rehabilitative and therapy programs to enhance the healing process. Non-surgical services also include injections, use of orthotics and splints.

Emory Sports Medicine is a pioneer in implementing the latest and most advanced techniques in sports injuries, especially those related to the knee. Injuries that occur to the ACL or surrounding cartilages and tissue are approached with the most advanced techniques that produce the best outcomes and shortest recovery times. The Sports Medicine Center performs reconstructive ACL and PCL surgeries as well as making meniscal and cartilage repairs regularly.

Due to new arthroscopic procedures, the Sports Medicine Center can perform "scarless" shoulder surgeries. A few tiny holes in the skin where the surgeon inserts a camera and tools leave virtually no markings instead of unsightly scars. This new technique also dramatically reduces healing time.

A number of recent advancements made by Emory researchers have allowed sports injuries to the elbow that used to be debilitating or career-ending to be easily repaired. Examples of these new surgeries include tennis elbow repair, ulnar collateral ligament repair, and bicep tendon repair. This is just one example that sets Emory Sports Medicine apart from other sports medicine centers.

Emory's world-class care and cutting edge advancements in the medical industry make it a top choice among professional athletes in the NFL, NBA and MLB as well as high profile celebrities. The fact that it is still so accessible also makes it appealing. So if you or someone you know ever has a sports injury you will know where to take them. - 16955

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