Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. They can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures and dislocations.
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Dr. UtzAssistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati
Christopher J. Utz, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati and is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy. He is committed to providing medical and surgical management to high school
Dr. Utz specializes in the Arthroscopic treatment of Shoulder, Knee, & Hip.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems. Shoulder arthroscopy is performed using a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope. The arthroscope consists of a light system and camera to project images onto a computer screen for your surgeon to view the surgical site.
Dr. Utz specializes in the Arthroscopic treatment of Shoulder, Knee, & Hip.
Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint to check for any damage and repair it simultaneously. An arthroscope is a small, fiber-optic instrument consisting of a lens, light source, and video camera.
Dr. Utz specializes in the Arthroscopic treatment of Shoulder, Knee, & Hip.
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem. It is a relatively safe procedure and most of the patients are discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.
Dr. Utz was very thorough in his discussion about my injury and what I should & shouldn't do. He was also very thorough about the potential long terms effects of the injury.
Dr. Utz was very thorough in his discussion about my injury and what I should & shouldn't do. He was also very thorough about the potential long terms effects of the injury.
Dr. Utz was very thorough in his discussion about my injury and what I should & shouldn't do. He was also very thorough about the potential long terms effects of the injury.
Dr. Utz was very thorough in his discussion about my injury and what I should & shouldn't do. He was also very thorough about the potential long terms effects of the injury.