Blog - Sports injuries
Common Sports Injuries and Their Treatment
Whether you play on a Malad ground or train in a gym, injuries happen. Correct first aid and timely assessment make the difference between quick recovery and long-term problems.
Orthopaedic services
- Trauma surgeries and all fracture fixations
- Children fracture specialist
- Sports arthroscopic surgeries
- ACL reconstruction and meniscus repairs
- Shoulder rotator cuff repair and Bankart repair
- Acromial decompression
- Intra articular knee and shoulder injections
- Knee, back and neck pain treatment
- Spine treatment and spinal injuries
- Joint replacement consultation
Injuries and first aid
RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation - for the first 48 hours. Avoid heat and massage initially. Do not continue playing on a swollen or unstable joint.
When you need the doctor
Inability to bear weight, visible deformity, a joint that pops out, locking, or swelling that does not settle in 3 days.
Clinic address
Bone 'N' Smile Clinic, 3/B Pathanwadi Road, Kurar Village, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097. The clinic is in Kurar Village, Malad East and serves patients from Malvani, Malad West, Kandivali, Goregaon and nearby areas. Consultations Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an ankle sprain take to heal?
Mild sprains 1-2 weeks; severe ligament tears 6-8 weeks with bracing and rehab.
Do I need surgery for a shoulder dislocation?
First-time dislocations are often managed without surgery; repeated dislocations usually need Bankart repair.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeeshan Shaikh, MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics). This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a consultation.