SVMC Sports medicine

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, known as the ACL, are suffered most commonly by athletes. ACL injuries are very painful and can be debilitating without proper treatment. Depending on the severity, treatments range from rest and rehabilitation to surgery. Athletes at all levels trust the physicians at SVMC Orthopedics to provide them with options and help them decide which treatment is best for them. 

One of the most common knee injuries, a torn meniscus is caused by twisting the knee forcefully, especially while bearing full weight. The injury causes pain, swelling, and stiffness and may keep you from extending your knee fully. Often rest is enough to allow a torn meniscus to heal, but sometimes surgery is necessary. Our experienced physicians can help you decide which treatment is best for you. 

Rotator cuff injuries can occur as a result of one instance but often affect those who perform overhead motions regularly, like baseball and tennis players. It is signified by a deep, dull ache in the shoulder. Treatments vary, based on severity, from rest and ice to surgery. 

Pain from the shoulder can have many causes. The experienced physicians and associate providers at SVMC Orthopedics can help you identify the cause and get the treatment you need to alleviate the pain. 

American College of Gastroenterology – Patient Education patients.gi.org

Colon Cancer Facts www.cancer.org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer

What is Acid Reflux? https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide

Colon Polyps https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/colon-polyps

American College of Gastroenterology gi.org