Specialities and Patient Education Information

General Patient Education Information

• Arthroscopy
• Athletic Injuries
• Avascular Necrosis
• Avulsion Fracture
• Bone Scan
• Bruise
• Bursitis
• Cast or Splint Care at Home
• Cold Therapy
• Crutch Usage
• CT Scan
• Heat Therapy
• Ligament Sprain
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Muscle Strain
• RICE: Routine Care for Bumps, Bruises, Sprains, and Strains
• Tendonitis
• X-Rays

Specialities

• Shoulder
• Acromioclavicular Injuries
• Clavicle Fracture
• Rotator Cuff Injury
  
  
• Elbow, Wrist and Hand
• Bennett's Fracture
• Boxer's Fracture
• Colle's Fracture
• Finger Fracture
• GameKeeper's/Skier's Thumb
• Tennis Elbow: Lateral Epicondylitis
• Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain
  
  
• Hip and Upper Leg
• Hamstring Strain
• Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
• Quadriceps Contusion
• Quadriceps Strain
  
  
• Knee
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: Reconstructive Surgery
• Chondromalacia
• Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
• Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
• Patellar Dislocation
• Patellofemoral Syndrome
  
  
• Lower Leg. Ankle and Foot
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
• Compartment Syndrome
• Flat Feet, Pes Planus
• Heel Spur
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Stress Fracture
• Turf Toe

Information in this publication is provided for informational purposes only and not as medical advice, or as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. These publications are designed to provide you, the reader with information only. It is your choice in how you apply the information given herein, and not a directive from Central States Orthopedic Specialist. It is simply an informative resource for you, the reader. As always, if you have specific questions regarding specific injuries, illnesses, policies, procedures, etc. speak with your Certified Athletic Trainer, or contact your physician.