| This subspecialty of orthopedics
concentrates on using the newest concepts for injury prevention, the most up-to-date
diagnostic procedures, new minimally invasive treatment procedures, and advanced
rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals. There is a strong interaction between
the patient, and the orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, athletic trainer and
nutritionist. The most common sports medicine surgeries
performed by Dr Newton are anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscus
repair, cartilage repair and transplantation, and repair of shoulder instability caused by
dislocation. |