Rehab, HA, Cortisone - Nels Sampatacos, MD

Rehab, HA, Cortisone

Rehabilitation

Our orthopedic team partners with our sports rehab chiropractors and physical therapists to restore our patients’ physical health through personalized therapy and training. Treatment plans are customized for acute injuries, chronic issues, performance, injury prevention, as well as post-operative therapy. Expert knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, combined with integrity and compassion, gives our patients confidence that they can regain functionality and improve their quality of life, and all under one roof.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid surrounding joints. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant that allows bones to glide smoothly over each other. It also acts as a “shock absorber” in response to the forces produced across joints. When the cartilage of the knee joint wears down, pain can occur. Hyaluronic acid injections into the osteoarthritic joint can mimic the qualities of synovial fluid and provide pain relief. Hyaluronic acid injections are most effective in early stages of osteoarthritis.

Corticosteroid Injections

Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications that can be given to relieve pain from inflamed tendons, bursae, and joints. Therapeutically, these injections can quickly provide pain relief and reduce inflammation, which can then allow muscle function to improve. Diagnostically, these injections can also help “quantify” the amount of pain coming from one sight. There are risks of cortisone and these should be discussed with your provider. The effects of these injections are also variable. They should not be repeated frequently due to possible risk of joint damage or soft tissue deterioration over time.

Restoring form and function, so that you can get back on the field.

ABOUT US

Dr. Nels Sampatacos is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive/arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle, as well as shoulder replacement surgery.

Nels Sampatacos MD, received his MD degree from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center. After his final year as chief resident, Dr. Sampatacos completed a fellowship in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), Van Nuys, California. He received his board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and currently specializes in minimally-invasive/arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle, as well as shoulder replacement surgery.

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