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Treatment, recovery and return to the field, court or gym
Hand and Elbow Sports Injuries
Hand, finger and elbow injuries are all too common among athletes. Falls, collisions, overuse and other accidents can all result in injuries or disorders that affect your hands and elbows. In fact, hand and elbow injuries are among the most common ailments for athletes of many different sports – and they require proper treatment and healing if you want to get back to your game as soon as possible.
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Different Kinds of Hand and Elbow Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are generally separated into two categories: Traumatic and Chronic.
Traumatic Injuries
- Occur due to a single event – like a fall, strain, sprain or collision.
Examples:
- Muscle Strains
- Joint Dislocations
- Tendon Inflammation
- Ligament Tears
- Fractures
- Mallet Fingers
Chronic Injuries
- Occur as the result of overuse or misuse.
Examples:
- Tendonitis (Tendon inflammation, irritation, or tear)
- Tendon Subluxation
- Stress Fractures
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
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How Dr. Abeye Treats Sports Injuries
Most Sports Injuries are Highly Treatable
At Dr. Abeye’s clinic, we always begin with the most conservative, non-surgical approaches, increasing intervention levels as necessary to achieve relief from pain, increased strength and range of motion.
Non-Operative Sports Injury Interventions
Many sports injuries benefit from bracing, buddy-taping, rest, ice, heat and common over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs. Physical therapy can often be useful as well.
Non-Surgical Sports Injury Intervention: Steroid Injections
For certain injuries – especially chronic injuries – a steroid injection can help reduce inflammation, promoting healing of the joint or tendon in question.
Surgical Sports Injury Treatments
There are some sports injuries, such as ligament and tendon tears, which typically require surgery. At Dr. Abeye’s clinic, our goal is to get athletes back in the game as soon as possible.
What to Expect
When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Abeye to investigate sports injuries in our Oklahoma City clinic, you can expect a thorough examination of your hands and wrists, imaging (if necessary), a conversation about your symptoms and education about what is likely happening. You’ll receive a diagnosis, plan of action and any necessary braces or medications.
If you’re ready for relief, give us a call to schedule your appointment.
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Hand, Wrist & Elbow Specialist
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Orthopedic Expertise
About Our Office
Dr. Abeye is an experienced orthopedic hand surgeon, dedicated to – and fascinated by – the intricacies of the fingers, hands, wrists and elbows.
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