Whether they’re a weekend warrior or an NBA player, athletes of all levels can access high-quality treatment from the primary care sports medicine team at Campbell Clinic. In this episode, Dr. John Hyden shares his experience with building this team from the ground up and investing in the future of sports medicine. He also discusses some of the most pressing issues in sports medicine today, including the prevalence of concussions, the dangers of specialization for young athletes, and the evolution of ultrasound technology.
Episode Recap:
- Today we’re talking with Campbell Clinic’s first primary care sports medicine doctor, Dr. John Hyden (1:08)
- What is primary care sports medicine? (1:59)
- How has Campbell Clinic invested in the future of sports medicine? (6:25)
- How does your specialty benefit the community? (11:03)
- How do you prioritize the patient when working with professional athletes? (15:58)
- Can you share your approach to treating athletes at all levels? (20:26)
- What are ultrasounds used for in orthopaedics? (23:29)
- Why is concussion awareness so important? (25:46)
- What are the dangers of early sports specialization? (30:38)
- How has collaboration benefited your specialty? (36:33)
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What is The Now and Future of Orthopaedics?
Over a century years old, Campbell Clinic physicians are the recognized national and international leaders in the field of orthopaedics. This Campbell Clinic podcast will highlight the Now and Future of orthopaedics. Our physicians are integrating the latest orthopaedic treatments and medical advancements in musculoskeletal care through their continued and ongoing clinical research, innovation, teaching, and the writing of the Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedic textbook.