At Kimball Health Services, sports medicine manages the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal issues related to sports and exercise. Our team provides tailored treatment plans for professional athletes, children, teenagers, adults, and people who have physically demanding jobs.
We offer comprehensive care, addressing not only your immediate injury but also focusing on physical therapy, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Our team is committed to providing thorough and compassionate treatment options for your conditions.
Injuries that happen while engaging in sports, exercise, or physical activities are called sports injuries. However, it's not just athletes who suffer from sports injuries. Children, adults, as well as older individuals can experience these types of injuries. They can result from accidents or overuse and overexertion of a specific part of your body.
Sports injuries can affect the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues in your body. These injuries can be acute or chronic.
Mild sports injuries can be managed at home with adequate rest and care. However, more severe injuries may require professional medical treatment, and in some cases, surgical intervention might also become necessary.
At Kimball Health Services, we are skilled in addressing a variety of sports injuries and orthopedic issues.
At Kimball Health Services, various nonsurgical treatments are employed to manage injuries and conditions without the need for surgical interventions. Our nonsurgical treatments aim to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore the function of the affected area due to sports and exercise.
Our orthopedic experts, Dr. Jeffery MacMillan and Karen Wenner, APRN, DNP, offer specialized consultations, accurate diagnoses, and personalized treatments tailored to your condition. We foster open communication with you to manage your sports injuries effectively.
At Kimball Health Services, we provide several types of surgical treatment for sports medicine. We aim to develop open communication with our patients while making faster recovery and long-lasting results possible.
Sports medicine encompasses a wide range of surgical treatments for injuries and conditions that affect athletes and active individuals. The choice of procedure depends on the specific injury, its severity, your activity level and goals, and other factors assessed by our orthopedic surgeon.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to diagnose and treat a variety of joint issues and conditions. This minor surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
The procedure involves the use of a pencil-sized device called an arthroscope, which enables the surgeon to visualize the structures inside the joint.
Arthroscopy may be recommended for various conditions, including joint inflammation, injuries, or degenerative joint damage. While it can be performed on any joint, it is most commonly used for the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and wrist. At Kimball Health Services, our orthopedic team uses arthroscopy to address various joint issues.
Rotator cuff repair is a surgical procedure to fix a torn tendon in the shoulder, aiming to restore shoulder function and flexibility. The surgery can be performed either as an open surgery or using shoulder arthroscopy, which involves smaller incisions.
Rotator cuff tears can result from various causes. They may occur suddenly, for example, from falling on an outstretched hand, or they can develop over time due to repetitive shoulder motions common in sports. While these tears are frequent among athletes, they can also occur due to trauma or aging.
A rotator cuff tear can indeed weaken your shoulder, making simple tasks like combing your hair or getting dressed painful and challenging.
At Kimball Health Services, we understand the impact shoulder pain can have on your daily life. Our orthopedic team is committed to providing advanced rotator cuff repair solutions to address tendon tears and treat associated injuries.
The ACL tear is a common knee injury that occurs when there is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee joint. The ACL is a major ligament in the knee that provides stability and controls the movement of the joint. A tear in the ACL can result in pronounced pain, swelling, and a feeling of instability in the knee. It may also impact the range of motion of the leg.
ACL tears are not uncommon and can happen during routine daily activities. However, they are more prevalent among athletes because there are sudden stops, changes in direction, jumps, or direct impact on the knee frequently during sporting activities.
At Kimball Health Services, we offer treatment options, including surgical intervention, if necessary, to address ACL injuries and tears.
A torn Achilles tendon affects the back of your lower leg when you overstretch the tendon located there, leading to a partial or complete tear. Although it is mostly seen in people playing recreational sports, it can affect anyone.
When the Achilles tendon ruptures, you may hear a pop and experience a sharp pain in your ankle and lower leg. It may also affect your ability to walk properly. Surgery is often recommended to repair a torn Achilles tendon.
At Kimball Health Services, our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffery MacMillan, offers specialized consultations, detailed diagnosis, and targeted treatment to repair torn Achilles tendons.
Youth sports medicine focuses on helping young people with sports-related injuries return to the top of their game and prevent further complications.
Musculoskeletal injuries and conditions pose significant risks to the well-being of young athletes since they may impact their immediate and long-term athletic performance.
The repetitive stresses and strains associated with sports participation, combined with the still-developing musculoskeletal systems, increase their vulnerability to these injuries.
At Kimball Health Services, we offer thorough care designed to address the special needs of young athletes, including orthopedic care, imaging services, and physical therapy. Our orthopedic surgeon focuses on providing comprehensive treatment for musculoskeletal injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries.
At Kimball Health Services, we provide a detailed multidisciplinary approach for sports injuries. We tailor our treatment plan based on the type and severity of your condition, your age, and fitness level.
As one of the top critical access hospitals in the nation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
In case of an emergency, call 911 or walk into our emergency department anytime. For appointments, call us at 308-235-1966 or fill out our online form. We're here for you whenever you need us.
