Sports Medicine for International Patients

If someone such as a child or teenager is injured doing any kind of physical activity such as playing sports or exercising, chances are they may be seen by a healthcare provider specializing in sports medicine. These providers receive training specifically geared towards restoring function in patients so they can become active again within the shortest amount of time possible. These individuals also have extensive knowledge regarding injury and illness prevention.

Though sports medicine specialists typically work with professional athletes, they also assist patients that focus on their personal fitness. Although they are often associated with sports, providers are also able to treat patients that work in industries requiring significant physical activity, such as construction for instance. On that note, sports medicine providers are often trained in other related areas such as physical therapy or orthopedic surgery to provide better care. Fractures, knee or shoulder injuries, ankle sprains, concussions, these are a few examples of the types of injuries treated with sports medicine.

As the Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Health City Cayman Islands, Dr. Niranjan Nagaraja has well over a decade of experience performing thousands of successful arthroplasty and arthroscopy procedures aimed at treating orthopedic conditions and joint diseases. When he isn’t overseeing the sports medicine clinic and the joint replacement program, or performing surgeries on international patients, Dr. Nagaraja continues to expand his scientific research while sharing his knowledge with budding orthopedic surgeons.

This update is by healthcare and wellness advisor Nancy Valenzuela. Nancy has more than two decades of experience in providing effective solutions for global clients including in the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and more. She is certified in International Healthcare Management and has assisted numerous patients with finding the right quality care and coverage. Nancy is dedicated to the cost-effective use of health care services to achieve higher levels of success and optimal clinical outcomes that promote healthier lives. For more information, please call 305-775-7188.