Scope of Sports Orthopaedics

Sports injuries often affect ligaments cartilage tendons and bones around joints particularly the knee shoulder and ankle Common problems include ligament sprains meniscus tears cartilage defects shoulder instability and overuse tendon conditions If not treated appropriately they can lead to chronic pain instability and early arthritis in active people

Assessment and Imaging

The clinic uses detailed history physical examination and imaging such as X ray ultrasound and magnetic resonance to assess the extent of damage Special tests identify ligament laxity meniscus signs or cartilage defects and imaging helps plan whether conservative treatment or arthroscopic surgery is indicated Findings are always interpreted in the context of the patient sport level of competition and return to play goals

Treatment Spectrum

Management ranges from rest physiotherapy and activity modification to bracing injections and surgery For ligament injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament tears arthroscopic reconstruction restores stability and protects joint surfaces Meniscus tears are treated with repair where possible to preserve tissue or partial removal when damage is irreparable Focal cartilage defects may be addressed with techniques like microfracture osteochondral grafting or cell based therapies in specialised centres to restore smoother joint surfaces and delay arthritis in selected cases

Rehabilitation and Return to Sport

Rehabilitation is tailored to the specific injury and sport with phases that emphasise range of motion strength neuromuscular control and sport specific drills Objective tests guide safe progression through running cutting and contact activities to minimise the risk of re injury Education on conditioning technique and equipment plays an important role in long term joint protection

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Sports Injuries

Livasa Hospitals provide integrated sports orthopaedic care combining arthroscopy imaging physiotherapy and sports medicine expertise Patients from schools colleges and professional teams across Punjab can access diagnosis surgical treatment when required and structured return to sport programmes within the same network

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India