Plano, Texas, 2014, Press Release: If you have suffered a sports injury, the orthopedic doctors at OrthoTexas, Plano can provide you with comprehensive treatment. Orthopedic care is regarded as a very effective treatment in handling most sports injuries. Whether it is an injury of bones, muscles, ligaments or tendons, the orthopedic doctors adopt the most effective treatment options for the sports injury.

The doctors at OrthoTexas broadly classify sports injury into:

Acute Traumatic Injuries

Fracture: A crack, break, or shattering of a bone.

Bruise: Medically termed as a contusion, this injury is caused by a direct blow, causing swelling and bleeding in the affected area.

Strain: It is caused by a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon connecting muscles to a bone.

Sprain: A stretch or tear of a ligament or tissues connecting bones and cartilage.

Overuse Injuries

Stress Fractures: Small cracks in the bone's surface caused by repetitive stress/overload to the bone.

Tendinitis: Acute inflammation of the tendon caused by repetitive stretching. It is most common in runners.

Plantar fasciitis: A painful inflammation of a thick fibrous tissue (plantar fascia). It often leads to some other conditions causing discomfort.

Epiphysitis or Apophysitis: Mostly caused in adolescents, this injury is caused by an inflammation of the growth plate.

The doctors at OrthoTexas, Plano specialize in treating fractures, sprains, cartilage, tendon and ligament injuries; diseases of the bone; muscular and skeletal developmental disorders; and many more sports injuries. They provide most effective treatment possible for your particular injury so that you can return to your current activities at the soonest.

For more information on sports injuries treated by the doctors at OrthoTexas, Plano, visit 4031 West Plano Parkway Suite 100, Plano, TX 75093 or call at (972) 985-1072. You can also visit their website www.orthotexas.com for more details.