Pontchartrain Bone and Joint Clinic |
Orthopaedic SpecialtiesSports Injuries & Musculoskeletal TreatmentPlaying recreational or professional sports can be fun, satisfying, and a great way to stay in shape. Unfortunately, even the best athletes fall victim to sports injuries. The experienced team of orthopedic surgeons at Pontchartrain Bone & Joint Clinic get you back in your running shoes, on the court, in the saddle, on the diamond, or in your helmet, after a sports injury. Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement ExpertsThe orthopedic surgeons at Pontchartrain Bone and Joint Clinic specialize in the care of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and related structures of the body. All orthopedic problems from the neck down to the feet of both adults and children are treated. The Pontchartrain Bone and Joint Clinic's fully staffed physical therapy department is on call to help athletes, and anyone else requiring orthopedic treatment, to get back on their feet and back in the game as soon as possible.ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) TreatmentOne of the most commonly occurring sports injuries requiring orthopedic surgery and a significant amount of recovery time is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. ACL tears, caused by overextending the ligament in the knee usually during a twisting movement or sudden stop, are known to cause intense knee pain. While athletes are more susceptible to tearing the ACL, older and non–active patients can also experience the injury.ACL injuries often require orthopedic surgery to fix the damaged ligament; however, non-operative procedures such as activity modification and physical therapy may also be employed to reduce pain and improve strength. After ACL repair surgery, strength, balance and flexibility will gradually be built back to pre–injury levels with the help of a physical therapist. Sports Medicine Specialists of Metairie & DestrehanThe Pontchartrain Bone and Joint Clinic's team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists has years of experience dealing with ACL injuries in patients of all ages and athletic levels. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles G. Haddad, Jr. completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi, and serves as the sports physician for Hahnville High School. All four of the clinic's surgeons are board-certified and are some of the most accomplished orthopedists in the Greater New Orleans area.The orthopedic surgeons of Pontchartrain Bone & Joint Clinic in Metairie and Destrehan are skilled at getting everyone from high school athletes to middle-aged runners back on their feet and competing again in no time. Click here to find out how to contact an expert at the Pontchartrain Bone and Joint Clinic. |
