Gorelik Valeria Volodymyrivna
Ортопед-травматолог, Pediatric surgeon
Pain in the back and joints, injuries, limited mobility, or problems affecting the spine, muscles, ligaments, or bones require accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. At Doctor Sam, orthopedic and trauma specialists identify the cause of pain and functional limitations, assess the condition of the musculoskeletal system, and develop an individualized treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Injured ligaments, tendons or menisci can remain vulnerable even when a person can walk normally and no longer feels pain. That is why returning to sports or regular physical activity should be gradual: mobility and strength are restored first, followed by joint stability, and only then is the intensity of physical activity increased. If swelling, pain, instability, joint locking or limited movement returns during recovery, it is a sign that the load is being increased too soon and the condition should be reassessed.
Sports injuries most commonly include ligament sprains and tears, meniscus injuries, dislocations, and injuries to the tendons and muscles. The knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow are particularly prone to injury. Overuse injuries are also common, including tendinopathies, repetitive microtrauma and joint pain that develops during regular training.With a knee, ankle or shoulder injury, it is important to determine the extent and type of damage before returning to sport. The absence of pain does not always mean complete recovery: after a ligament, meniscus or tendon injury, joint mobility, strength and stability need to be restored. An orthopedic traumatologist determines the appropriate diagnostic tests and a safe level of physical activity.
