Jeffrey L. Tedder, MD, FACS.

10/27/2021

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10/27/2021

Ankle sprains while running: Symptoms and treatment.

An ankle sprain is a very common injury; more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle each day. You can sprain your ankle playing sports or walking on unstable ground, but it can be especially troublesome if you feel that sudden twist or roll of the ankle while you’re running. As you train for fall ...

10/26/2021

There are more than 150 different forms of arthritis. Symptoms vary according to the form of arthritis. Each form affects the body differently. Arthritic symptoms generally include swelling and pain or tenderness in one or more joints for more than two weeks, redness or heat in a joint, limitation of motion of a joint, early morning stiffness, and skin changes, including rashes.

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10/25/2021

Sports injuries are injuries sustained while playing indoor or outdoor sports such as football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and tennis, or while exercising. Sports injuries can result from sports accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.

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📍5015 4th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
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10/24/2021

How are SLAP Tears Diagnosed?

Diagnosis is made based on the symptoms and a physical examination. A regular MRI scan may not indicate a SLAP tear and therefore an MRI with a contrast dye injected into the shoulder is usually ordered. The contrast dye helps to highlight SLAP tears.

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10/23/2021

A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.

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10/22/2021

Welcome to our patient education video library! Explore this section for resources on patient education animations. Our video animations provide information about various medical conditions including anatomy, symptoms, and treatment procedures in presentations that are simple and easy for patients to understand.

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10/21/2021

An untreated knee infection can damage knee cartilage and bone and may result in permanent knee damage. The bacteria from your infected knee can reach the bloodstream and spread to various parts of the body.

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10/21/2021

Is there a role for biologics in the treatment of elbow injuries in athletes?

The role of biologics, such as PRP, in treating elbow injuries of overhead athletes shows potential, but the evidence is still early stage.

10/20/2021

Treatment includes management of bruises, strains and sprains, fractures, dislocations, chronic injuries, torn shoulder ligaments, ACL ligament repair in the knee as well as cartilage and meniscal repairs. Surgery is mostly accomplished by minimally invasive methods and healing is expedited by physical therapy and a rehabilitation program to ensure a quick return to your sporting activities.

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📍1302 W. Swann, Tampa, FL 33606

10/20/2021

Can a torn rotator cuff heal on Its own?

Most rotator cuff tears cannot heal on their own unless the injury is minor. Some need short-term anti-inflammatory medication along with physiotherapy, whereas most need surgical intervention.