ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
/Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
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ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
 
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An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Health Insurance Plans ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Blue Care Network of Michigan | NULL | MI | 2024 | None | Jul 26 2024 |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | NULL | MI | 2024 | None | Jul 26 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API