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What does it mean to specialize in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine?

April 26, 2017mean Medicine orthopaedic specialize Sports

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What does it mean to specialize in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine?

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To focus on Orthopaedic Sports Medicine means to treat the typical injuries that occurs in athletic and fitness activities. It is usually injuries to dynamic joints, like the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle, but it also can include broken bones and some early arthritis. Dr. Bell was in the first group of orthopaedic surgeons to sit for a voluntary special examination in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and thereby by received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.