When to Seek an Evaluation

You should see a doctor for an injury when…

• You have severe pain and cannot put any weight on the injured body part
• The area over or around the injured joint is very tender when you touch it
• The injured area looks crooked or has lumps and bumps (other than swelling) or is altered in its shape or size as compared to the opposite extremity.
• You cannot move the injured joint
• You cannot walk without feeling significant pain
• Your limb buckles or gives way when you try to use the joint
• Your have numbness in any part of the injured area
• You see redness or red streaks spreading out from the injury
• You have pain, swelling, or redness over the injured area
• You are in doubt about the seriousness of the injury or how to care for it

OrthoNC offers comprehensive sports medicine expertise

OrthoNC’s Sports Medicine team is a leading provider of sports medicine orthopaedic care in the Triangle. Our team provides care for all levels of athletes including the Milwaukee Brewers, the Carolina Mudcats, the NC Capitals, and dozens of regional high schools.

Find your sports medicine expert, schedule an appointment online, or call us at (919) 562-9410 to schedule a sports medicine consultation.