Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is an orthopedic and sports medicine practice that finds effective solutions for acute and chronic pain, like post-amputation limb pain and phantom limb pain. Our double board-certified physicians can help you achieve lasting pain relief using proven methods. If you recently had a limb amputated, you may be experiencing post-amputation…
You are not alone with your lower back pain. Back pain, in general, is one of the most common reasons for people to miss work or school. Fortunately, our team of double board-certified doctors at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians specialize in treatments for back pain, which affects almost everyone at some point in their…
Your hip joints are some of the most load-bearing joints in your body, making the hip a common place for injury. Wear and tear within the hip joints can cause pain for many people. Hip pain and hip injuries are not limited to the elderly, but are also common among people who are athletic, pregnant…
The sacroiliac joints connect the sacrum with the hip on both sides and lie next to the spine. They are especially at risk for injury and dysfunction. Joint inflammation or dysfunction in this area can cause pain. The pain is most commonly located in the lower back and the buttocks; however, in some cases, the…
The ankles are among the most commonly injured parts of the body, but many conditions can be treated effectively without major surgery and scarring. Here at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we specialize in treatments to get you back on your feet. What Ankle Conditions Can Ankle Arthroscopy Diagnose and Treat? Arthroscopy is an evolving…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can happen in an instant and change a life forever. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury. They require a diagnosis by a neurologist and ongoing treatment to overcome. TBIs are not hopeless, however. On the contrary, a full and satisfying life is possible after a…
Dealing with a torn rotator cuff can be excruciating, as well as severely limiting the movement of your arm and shoulder. Whether your rotator cuff injury is acute or chronic, it’s critical to see an appropriate physician sooner rather than later to get the best possible outcome. What Is the Rotator Cuff? Your rotator cuff…
Sports injuries sideline many athletes, some temporarily and others for much longer. As a result, treatment options have long included physical therapy, ice and pain relievers, to name a few. In addition, some sports physicians have found successful outcomes by combining those therapies with orthobiologics. What are Orthobiologics? Biologics are created from living organisms, or…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can happen in an instant and change a life forever. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury. They require a diagnosis by a neurologist and ongoing treatment to overcome. TBIs are not hopeless, however. On the contrary, a full and satisfying life is possible after a…
Do you have heel pain, especially when you first get up in the morning? This is one of the common symptoms of plantar fasciitis, an inflammation or injury to the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is a common injury for runners and athletes, but it can also…
