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Sports Injury services offered in Beaverton and Lake Oswego, OR
About two million sports injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually. At Go To Ortho, with locations in Beaverton and Lake Oswego, Oregon, board-certified orthopedic surgeons Steven Madey, MD, Amer Mirza, MD, and the rest of the team treat such injuries to get you back on the rink, court, or field as quickly as possible. Schedule an appointment by phone, request one online, or walk into the office for an evaluation today.
What are sports injuries?
Sports injuries often involve damage to muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage, or other soft tissues. Head injuries can also occur from intense contact.
Sports injuries are common among athletes playing football, basketball, snowboarding, mountain biking, hockey, and other contact or ultra-endurance events. Treating such injuries promptly is vital to avoid complications.
What are the common types of sports injuries?
Injuries athletes are at risk of include:
- Breaks and fractures
- Tendinitis
- Torn ligaments
- Dislocations
- Strains, sprains, and tears
- Concussions and other head injuries
- Face injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Cartilage injuries
- Ankle sprains or breaks
- Sprained or broken wrists
- Sprained or broken fingers
- Broken or fractured knees
- Torn meniscus
- Torn ACL
- Shoulder injuries
A dislocated shoulder and rotator cuff tear are common shoulder injuries among athletes.
What are the symptoms of sports injuries?
Sports injuries may cause the following symptoms:
- Sharp or ongoing pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Bruising
- Redness
- Warmth
- Tenderness
- Limited range of motion
- Reduced ability to bear weight on an injured joint
See the Go To Ortho experts at the first sign of a sports injury to receive the prompt treatment needed to make a full recovery.
What are the risk factors for sports injuries?
Any athlete is at risk of sports injuries, particularly those participating in contact sports. Other risk factors include accidents, poor training, overtraining, repetitive motions, collisions, falls, wearing improper gear, and a lack of warming up or stretching before training. It’s important to let your body recover to reduce the risk of injuries.
How are sports injuries diagnosed?
Diagnosing sports injuries at Go To Ortho entails discussing your symptoms and how the injury occurred, a physical exam, and often on-site X-rays, ultrasounds, an MRI, or other imaging procedures to pinpoint the specific type of injury you have and its severity.
How are sports injuries treated?
Common treatments for sports injuries include:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Medications
- Bracing, splinting, casting, or a walking boot
- Crutches
- Injections
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
If you need surgery for a severe sports injury, the Go To Ortho experts help get you scheduled at a convenient surgery center near you. They follow up to ensure a successful outcome. Recovery time may be weeks or months, depending on your specific sports injury and treatment plan.
Schedule a sports injury evaluation at Go To Ortho by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.