Atlanta Orthopedics OrthoAtlanta Reminds Parents to Have a Doctor Check Fall/Winter Sports Injuries

No matter how minor the injury seems, OrthoAtlanta suggests parents take their child to a doctor to have it checked out.

2012-12-19

NORCROSS, GA, December 19, 2012 (Press-News.org) OrthoAtlanta know that it's easy to shrug off an injury as nothing and ignore the little twinges that happen for the next day or week, but the Atlanta orthopedic doctors want to encourage people to have their primary care physician check out the injury just to be safe.

The problem is that sometimes sprains and strains and even hairline fractures may not seem that bad during the adrenaline rush of a competition. While pain can be an indicator of the severity of an injury and convince people to see an Atlanta sports medicine professional, it is not the only factor to consider. Failing to get prompt medical attention after an injury can lead to longer healing times or incomplete healing. It is especially important to see a doctor with injuries that are painful or reduce your mobility.

An untreated injury may require physical therapy or extensive treatment as it gets worse. Your personal care physician can determine if the injury simply needs rest or if an Atlanta orthopedic surgeon needs to be consulted. Any sports injury may be something develop into something serious if untreated. While ice and over the counter pain relievers may help with the swelling and discomfort, consulting a medical profession just makes sense.

"Sometimes you can just walk it off and give the body time to rest to recover," said Dr. Michael Behr, Atlanta orthopedic surgeon, "But it's always better to have your doctor take a look. Treating an injury immediately after it happens promotes healing."

For more information about treating sports injuries, visit http://www.OrthoAtlanta.com

About OrthoAtlanta:

OrthoAtlanta is a full service Atlanta orthopaedic practice helping patients to recover from injury or illness. With multiple locations around the Atlanta area, OrthoAtlanta offers comprehensive orthopaedic care, including cartilage restoration, pediatrics, shoulder, knee, hand, foot and ankle, spine, sports medicine, trauma and total joint care. With years of research, training and experience, the medical staff at OrthoAtlanta is dedicated to helping patients perform - and live life - at their best.

For more information, please visit http://www.OrthoAtlanta.com.

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