Although
any body part can
be injured, the term
sports injury is usually
reserved for injuries
involving the muscles,
bones, cartilage,
and tissues. Sports
injuries are common
and can occur at any
age and can range
from small muscular
injuries or strains
to severe muscular,
Ligamentous and bone
disruption. Sports
injuries can be chronic
(i.e. groin strain
or hernia) or acute
(i.e. twisting a knee
with ruptured ligaments).
It is essential to
get professional assessment
and treatment if any
injury is severe.
A severe injury means
having an obvious
fracture or dislocation
of a joint, prolonged
swelling, or prolonged
or severe pain following
the injury.
The Diagnosis of sports
injuries is generally
made by a qualified
clinician using:
- A detailed history
of how the injury
developed and
other associated
factors
- A thorough clinical
examination
- A diagnostic
test such as a
MRI scan
Vista Diagnostics
are pleased to announce
a fast
track diagnostic
programme in
conjunction with
a number of independent
specialists.
An initial consultation
and examination
by the consultant,
an immediate MRI
scan (if necessary)
and a follow up
consultation to
discuss the results
of the scan and
suggested management
of the back pain
is available as
part of the Fast
Track Diagnostic
programme.
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