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Diagnostic Imaging Services For Sports Injuries Part 1

As football season comes into full swing, athletes at all levels are pushing their limits to improve and enhance themselves. One area of athletics that is often unavoidable is injury. After an injury occurs, it’s vital to undergo diagnostic medical imaging in order to gain a complete picture of how serious the damages are. Pinpointing the problem area will help to illuminate the seriousness of the injury, as well as help with the steps needed for recovery. As Pittsburgh’s imaging service experts, our team can help to provide accurate and affordable imaging to our patients in need. North Pittsburgh Imaging Specialists is proud to be Pennsylvania’s source for assistance, helping with CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to deliver the care our patients need to thrive athletically.

Today, we’ll take a closer look into the world of sports injuries and how our diagnostic imaging can prove very helpful in the road to recovery. If you’re in need of affordable medical imaging, be sure to contact us to learn more about our practice.

Common Sports Injuries

Any injury that is sustained during an athletic activity can be considered a sports injury. Regardless of your sport, the risk for injury exists. The type and intensity of injury you can sustain varies on the sport. While distance runners need to watch out for knee problems, contact football players need to keep a keen eye out for the signs of a concussion. A few common injuries associated with sports include:

  • Strains. Muscle and tendon tears or twists are a common problem in the sports world. Hip flexor strains, for example, happen often in sports that require a lot of running and cutting. Strains to your ACL can prove to be very worrisome, as the ligaments in your knee are vital for stabilization. Enough damage can cause your ACL to tear, requiring surgery and months of intensive rehabilitation to make an optimal recovery.
  • Sprains. In close proximity to strains, sprains consist of damages that are done when one or more ligaments are torn or stretched. The only difference here is that strains affect your muscles and tendons. The treatment time for both injuries varies widely based on the affected area and the individual. It’s important to properly recover, as getting back into your sport prematurely can cause an even more intensive re-injury!
  • Fractures. Also known as broken bones, these injuries actually only account for five percent of the total sports injuries overall. When a bone break is suspected, it’s very important to seek medical imaging for a proper diagnosis. Growing children will require additional attention, as damages to the epiphysis and apophysis growth plates can cause complications.

The realm of sports injuries is as expansive as it is worrisome. Next time, we’ll discuss more sports injuries, as well as the different times medical imaging used for each. As Pittsburgh’s quality imaging services provider, we are dedicated to supplying the most affordable and accurate imaging assistance to Pennsylvania residents. North Pittsburgh Imaging Specialists is comprised of your go-to team of ABR board-certified radiologists, delivering quality results each and every time. Contact us today to learn more or to receive a quote for your diagnostic imaging.

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