Sports Medicine Archives

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Avoid Shoulder Pain While Playing Golf

Spring is here and summer is coming soon. As the weather warms up, golfers across Southern California grab their clubs and head to the golf course, sometimes for the first time in months. This can bring on a whole host of aches and pains, and even some actual injuries. Golf is a great sport but… Continue reading Avoid Shoulder Pain While Playing Golf

Understanding Labrum Tears and Repair

Labrum tears are a common yet often misunderstood injury affecting the shoulder or hip joints, particularly among athletes and active individuals. The labrum is a ring of cartilage that helps stabilize the joint by cushioning and securing the ball-and-socket structure. When torn, it can lead to pain, instability, and limited range of motion. Understanding how… Continue reading Understanding Labrum Tears and Repair

What is the Difference Between an ACL Tear and an MCL Tear?

Knee injuries are very common among athletes, with the most dreaded of those injuries being an ACL or MCL tear. The knee is a complicated joint with several muscles, bones and ligaments working together to help you move but a tear of the ACL or MCL can sideline an athlete for several months or even… Continue reading What is the Difference Between an ACL Tear and an MCL Tear?

Can I Still Run with Shin Splints?

Whether you are an athlete, avid runner, or just enjoy a jog around the neighborhood, if you have ever experienced painful shin splints, you know they can feel like the worst pain ever. Shin splints, the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee, are the bane of many athletes, runners and… Continue reading Can I Still Run with Shin Splints?

From Diagnosis to Treatment : What Orthopedic Doctors Do

What does an orthopedic doctor do? At its core, an orthopedic doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to your body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. These specialists are there to help when you’re dealing with a sprain, a chronic condition like arthritis, or perhaps a fracture… Continue reading From Diagnosis to Treatment : What Orthopedic Doctors Do

What Happens When a Broken Bone Does Not Heal Correctly?

A non-healing fracture, also called a nonunion, occurs when the pieces of a broken bone do not grow back together correctly. Usually, bones start rebuilding immediately after the bone fragments have been realigned and stabilized them into place. This process is called setting the bone. During the following weeks or months, new bone tissue continues… Continue reading What Happens When a Broken Bone Does Not Heal Correctly?

Removing Pins and Other Orthopedic Implants : Before, During, and After

Bones have a unique ability to heal after damage. However, in certain cases of trauma, your injured bones may require help to align properly and heal and that is where orthopedic implants can help. Implants can be used for a variety of surgical procedures. An orthopedic surgeon may use implants to reconstruct a damaged joint,… Continue reading Removing Pins and Other Orthopedic Implants : Before, During, and After

How Does it Feel When a Broken Bone is Healing?

As your broken bone heals, it should go through different phases, each involving its own set of characteristics. The amount and type of pain and other symptoms will change, as will your range of motion and strength. Knowing these phases and what you should feel as you go through them can help you spot any… Continue reading How Does it Feel When a Broken Bone is Healing?

Common Symptoms of Sports Injuries

Symptoms of Sports-Related Injuries According to research, over 1.35 million youths experience a sports-related injury each year, and the two most common injuries they report are sprains and fractures. A few symptoms associated with athletic injuries include: Common Sports-Related Issues At Ventura Orthopedics, our world-class sports medicine team has the knowledge and experience to evaluate,… Continue reading Common Symptoms of Sports Injuries

Common General Orthopedic Problems

Our general orthopedic physicians are highly skilled in diagnosing the many causes of orthopedic pain and offer a number of services, including: Conditions Our General Orthopedics Team Treats The doctors and surgeons on Ventura Orthopedics’ general orthopedics team are specialists in treating a wide variety of injuries and conditions that impact bones, joints, ligaments, tendons,… Continue reading Common General Orthopedic Problems

Ventura Orthopedics offers comprehensive care for sports injuries, joint replacements, and more. Our experienced specialists are dedicated to your musculoskeletal health at five convenient locations in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley.