The signs and symptoms of an achilles tendon injury will depend on the severity of the injury. Here are some common signs and symptoms to look out for: You have severe foot pain and swelling, specifically in the heel There is a "pop" when you are injured You feel like you've been kicked in the calf You [...]
You might need an Achilles tendon repair if you suffer a severe injury, and non-surgical treatments do not heal the damage. Your Achilles tendon is a thick, tough piece of connective tissue at the back of your leg. It connects your heel to your calf muscle so you can walk, run, and jump. This tendon [...]
You might find that a combination of rest, anti-inflammatory medication, ice packs, and gentle exercise are all you need to relieve the symptoms of disc displacement. Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics has highly skilled physical therapists who can guide you on the best ways to move. Epidural steroid injections might also be helpful. When these measures aren't successful in [...]
If you have a herniated disc, you may experience no symptoms or minimal symptoms. If you do experience symptoms, here are some signs of a slipped disc: You have pain- if your herniated disc is located in the lumbar spine (low back,) you may experience low back pain, pain in the butt, or leg pain. If the [...]
A bulging or herniated disc can happen due to trauma, for example, in auto accidents or falls from height. However, in most cases, the problem begins with a condition called degenerative disc disease. The spongy discs in your spine have plenty of fluid in them when you're young, but as you age, the moisture levels [...]
Disc displacement is a problem that occurs when the shock absorbent pads between each of your vertebrae shift out of position. Typically, this is due to disc herniation. A herniated disc is one where the center – a soft, jelly-like substance – bulges or protrudes through a weak spot in the disc's outer casing. The displaced disc [...]
The board-certified spine doctors in Nashville offer several types of minimally invasive spine surgery. One of the main ones is spinal fusion, which involves combining two or more vertebrae to form one solid unit. Fusion stops the movement between your vertebrae that can cause back pain and often occurs after removing a herniated disc. This [...]
Minimally invasive spine surgery has some notable benefits when compared with traditional open surgery, including: Less blood loss Lower levels of pain after surgery Reduced risk of infection Shorter stay in the hospital Minimal scarring Quicker recovery The Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics team specializes in MISS to treat a range of back and neck [...]
Getting surgery is typically the last thing that patients want to do when it comes to treating their neck pain and back pain. At Elite Sports Medicine, our sugeons always want to focus on treating patients with non-surgical techniques. Our spine doctors will only recommend spine surgery if they feel that it is the only option. Your lifestyle, [...]
There are numerous reasons you might need spine surgery. In many cases, your doctor will recommend other treatments to manage pain, such as physical therapy, braces, and medications. If these techniques prove ineffective, a spine doctor might recommend surgery. Some examples of issues that can lead to surgery include: Degenerative disc disease Herniated discs Severe scoliosis [...]
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