{"id":3761,"date":"2021-09-13T11:23:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgeaditraumatologia.com\/?p=3761"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:33:42","slug":"traumatologists-specializing-in-sports-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elgeaditraumatologia.com\/en\/traumatologos-especialistas-lesiones-deportivas\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there traumatologists specializing in sports injuries?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traumatology is the branch of medicine that treats musculoskeletal injuries, but if you are an athlete (whether professional or amateur) you may want to go to an even more specific specialist: the sports traumatologist, trained to adapt the treatment to your activity and particular situation. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Why go to a traumatologist specialized in sports?<\/h2>\n

Traumatology specialized in sports can help in a much more concrete way. It is not only focused on healing the injury, it seeks to return to your sporting activity in a functional manner in the shortest time possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is sports medicine<\/h3>\n

The Sports medicine treats injuries and ailments caused during sports practice.<\/strong>. It is based on an early diagnosis, the search for the least invasive treatment possible and, above all, promoting a rapid recovery.<\/p>\n

The goal is for the athlete not only to heal, but to be able to resume his or her sporting activity as soon as possible. Also adapting to ensuring optimal performance at the time of competition (if there is one).<\/p>\n

Characteristics of sports injuries<\/h3>\n

Sports injuries can occur suddenly: due to a fall, a blow or a bad movement. Although they also happen due to overload, lack of warm-up, rest or a poorly executed movement repeated over time.<\/p>\n

It is also important to ensure that the sports equipment that we use in our practice is adequate and to maintain correct hydration while practicing physical activity. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Differences between a general traumatologist and a sports traumatologist<\/h3>\n

The sports traumatologist knows, in depth, the sports of his patients. It is concerned with giving a quick diagnosis and, beyond the cure, it focuses on readaptation to training. In addition, it takes into account the time of the competition, if there is one, to help the patient perform in the best possible way.<\/p>\n

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Main injuries that occur while doing sports<\/h2>\n

Although we know very well that doing some sport is more than recommended, it is true that we also risk getting injured.<\/p>\n

Sports injuries can be divided into two groups:<\/p>\n