SPORTS MEDICINE BULLETIN

› What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a subspecialty which deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries resulting from participating in athletic events. The most common of sports medicine injuries are to the knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists. Dr. Mark G. Luker is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of sports injuries, using the latest in arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Michael T. Reeder and Dr. Richard J. Price are primary care sports medicine physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention and non-surgical treatment of sport-related injuries.

› What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat sports injuries and other joint disorders. Utilizing a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope, which is inserted through a small incision, the surgeon has a clear view of the inside of the joint, allowing him or her to thoroughly examine the interior of the joint and determine the scope of the problem. The surgeon then inserts surgical instruments through other small incisions to remove or repair damaged tissue. Arthroscopy is a highly effective and relatively simple procedure for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of joint problems.

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