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SCOLIOSIS

At the office of Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, we provide the care you need for scoliosis and many other conditions.

Scoliosis is a back condition that can be treated. While the causes of this condition are unknown, we do know that it typically affects more girls than boys, and usually develops right before puberty. With scoliosis, the spine curves instead of growing straight. Usually the curve is minor; however it can worsen over time. That’s why it’s very important to see your doctor and get it checked out. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most apparent signs of scoliosis typically include:

• Uneven shoulders


• One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other


• Uneven waist


• One hip higher than the other

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TREATING MENISCUS TEARS

A meniscus tear is a common sports knee injury. If you’ve injured your knee and are concerned that you may have torn the meniscus, it’s time to make an appointment with your orthopedist. At the office of Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, we treat a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the knee and are well equipped to diagnose and provide appropriate care for a torn meniscus.

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TREATMENTS FOR HAND FRACTURES

One of the most important of the five senses is the sense of touch, and our hands make that possible. Without the use of fingers or hands, the ability to perform everyday tasks is greatly diminished. Like all other parts of the body, the hand is subject to injury. The bones in the hand are subject to fracture or breaks. At the offices of Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, we offer the latest methods of care to treat hand fractures, working to restore it to full function and mobility for patients.

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ACL INJURY

Athletes who play such strenuous sports as soccer, football and basketball are used to the physical demands of competitive play. But sometimes, those demands can take a toll on the knee, leaving a player with a painful ACL injury that can sideline them for quite a while.

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POP GOES THE SHOULDER! TREATMENTS FOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION

The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, which makes it susceptible to dislocation. A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of the shoulder blade. At the offices of Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, our team of orthopedists is skilled at the diagnosis and treatment of dislocated shoulders, helping to restore our patients to full activity again.

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