…e you better by keeping your regularly scheduled appointments. back to top Medical Records Copies You will need to request in writing and pay a reasonable copying fee for copies of your medial records. Currently our prices are: $1 per page for pages 1-20, $0.50 per page for pages 21-50 and $0.25 per page for pages over 51. There is also a $5 postage charge if the records are to be mailed. If the chart must be retrieved from storage, $20 is added t…
…re NOT candidates for PRP injection Patients who are on blood thinners for medical problems such as history of blood clots or atrial fibrillation and are unable to stop their medication for PRP procedure Patients who are unable to remain off of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory products before or after the procedure Patients who will not allow removal and injection of blood products into their bodies Patients who are allergic to lidocaine or othe…
…syndrome, also known as exertional compartment syndrome, is usually not a medical emergency. It is most often caused by athletic exertion. Anatomy Compartments are groupings of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in your arms and legs. Covering these tissues is a tough membrane called a fascia. The role of the fascia is to keep the tissues in place, and, therefore, the fascia does not stretch or expand easily. The area between the knee and ankle h…
…n Biomedical Engineering in 1995. After Northwestern, Dr. Bicos earned his medical degree from Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL in 1999. He continued his training at Rush University and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in 2004. He then went on to complete his sports medicine training with a fellowship at the University of Connecticut from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Bicos initially started his orthope…
…future injuries. It is a fast-growing health care field, and with a Click Medical Prosthetics Consultation, even people who have suffered a loss of limb can still practice sports with the help of prosthetics. Health workers who specialize in sports medicine help all kinds of people, not just athletes. Sports medicine professionals treat amateur athletes, those who want better results from their exercise program, people who have suffered injuries…
…ing your first visit, your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and medical history. During the physical examination, your doctor will check all the structures of your injured knee, and compare them to your non-injured knee. Most ligament injuries can be diagnosed with a thorough physical examination of the knee. Imaging Tests Other tests which may help your doctor confirm your diagnosis include: X-rays. Although they will not show any inju…
…ge of motion, and normal strength and should be cleared by the appropriate medical provider. • Stay hydrated. Even mild levels of dehydration can hurt athletic performance. Ideally, players should drink 24-ounces of non-caffeinated fluid two hours before exercise, and additional 8-ounces of fluid or sports drink immediately before play. While playing, break for an 8-ounce cup of water every 20 minutes. • Use proper passing and play techniques. Pra…
…uantities of these nutrients. The FNB conducted an extensive review of the medical literature and found enough evidence of bone health benefits to support raising the UL levels on Vitamin D in adults from 2000 IU to 4000 IU. What was also determined, however, is that very high levels of Vitamin D (above 10,000 IUs per day) can cause kidney damage and dangerously high serum calcium levels. Too much calcium from dietary supplements can also cause ad…
…from the sport. If pain continues after a few days of complete rest, seek medical treatment. If left untreated, throwing injuries in the elbow can become complicated conditions. Depending upon the severity of a child’s injury, surgery may be required. Stress Fractures Stress fractures occur when muscles become fatigued and transfer the overload of stress to bones. Bone is a living tissue and is constantly in a balanced cycle of building up and br…
…ee injuries. When it comes to your spine, you can try this out and talk to medical experts about it. He is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital with the Department of Orthopedics. Dr. Bicos is the team orthopedic physician for the USA Gymnastics Team and was named Top 10 Sports Surgeons by Sports Illustrated Magazine in 2012. Shoulder pain refers to pain and discomfort of the shoulder joint or its various surrounding muscles, ligaments, or tendon…