You Need to See a Sport Doctor…
When someone suffers a musculoskeletal injury, knowing how to get help to ensure a quick recovery can be difficult. The health system is a complex maze of the large national system called the NHS and a much smaller private system. Also, if someone is trying to find a specialist, there are many options, such as a Sports doctor, orthopaedic surgeon, and physiotherapist. You should see Sports Doctor London.
Why see a Sports Doctor?
Sports doctors should be your first choice to achieve a speedy diagnosis and quick recovery. All sports doctors have a basic medical degree. Most spend a few years working in the NHS in areas related to the musculoskeletal system, such as rheumatology and neurology. Following medical training, doctors complete a speciality by a recognised specialist medical body. In the United Kingdom, a sports medicine doctor completes specialist training through the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine.
So what is the difference between Sports Doctors and orthopaedic surgeons?
Before we answer this question, you need to know about new research in common conditions such as shoulder pain, arthritis, low back pain, and tennis elbow. In nearly all cases, simple treatment such as exercise is effective. Over 80% of cases do not need other treatments such as injections or surgery. In fact, studies of common surgical procedures such as fusion for low back pain or arthroscopy for knee osteoarthritis demonstrate no greater benefit compared to exercise.
So why would you want to see a surgeon if you don’t need surgery? A Sports doctor may be better for most injuries. Sports medicine doctors understand the importance of a timely diagnosis and refer you for imaging such as X-ray, MRI, and MSK ultrasound. We are experts at interpreting imaging findings and deciding on a course of action. Furthermore, Sports doctors train in MSK ultrasound and will use ultrasound to make a speedy diagnosis. We are also trained at ultrasound-guided injections for arthritis and tendinitis. Sports doctors increasingly use Platelet-rich plasma (or PRP) or hyaluronic acid (Durolane) injections, especially if exercise is insufficient. I discuss the use of platelet-rich plasma injection in this blog.
What are the other advantages of a Sports Doctor?
Sports medicine doctors work well within a team, including physiotherapists, podiatrists, dieticians, soft-tissue therapists, and Strength and Conditioning coaches. They are good at taking control to ensure you’re moving in the right direction at the right time.
In addition, some Sports Doctors have a particular interest or expertise. Dr Masci has expertise in treating chronic tendonitis problems such as Achilles. Having published 20 peer-reviewed papers and been invited to speak at international conferences, including the Arsenal football club conference, He is one of only a few doctors who have a specialisation in tendons.
In summary, most injuries improve with exercise therapy and do not need surgery. Sports Doctors are experts in diagnosing and managing these conditions. Working as a leader in a team, they will refer to therapists for the fastest improvement. They use ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections as part of a one-stop clinic for many conditions.
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