Patient Education
This page contains information about the most common procedures for which Dr. Bassett sees orthopaedic patients. For more general information about the Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Center, including appointments, insurance and directions, please visit the SMOC Web Site at www.smoconline.com.
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A child's musculoskeletal problems are different from those of an adult. Because children are still growing, their body's response to injuries, infections, and deformities may be quite different than what it would be seen in a full-grown person. Dr. Bassett diagnoses, treats, and manages children's musculoskeletal problems, such as:
- Limb and spine deformities noted at birth, or later in life (clubfoot, scoliosis, limb length differences)
- Gait abnormalities (limping)
- Broken bones
- Bone or joint infections and tumors
- Other injuries from sports or accidents
[Get more information on Pediatric Orthopaedics from AAOS]
Or call the SM&OC office at (336) 275-6318
Sports medicine is the field concerned with physical fitness and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries sustained in sports or exercise-related activities. This includes, but is not limited to, sprains, strains and other soft tissue injuries, stress fractures, knee and ankle injuries, shoulder impingement, tennis or “Little Leaguer’s” elbow.
[Download a sports physical form]
[Get more information on Sports Medicine from AAOS]
Or call the SM&OC office at (336) 275-6318
Orthotics is the design, development, fitting and manufacture of devices that support, straighten or improve the function of a body part. Orthotics can be used for orthopaedic conditions of the leg, foot or ankle. Orthotic devices may be recommended for several reasons, including:
- aligning and supporting the foot or ankle
- preventing, correcting or accommodating foot deformities
- improving the overall function of the foot or ankle
[Get more information on Orthotics from AAOS]
Or call the SM&OC office at (336) 275-6318
This page is for informational purposes only.
If you believe you have an orthopaedic condition that needs attention, please contact Dr. Bassett’s office at The Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Center to schedule an appointment.
Visit the SM&OC Web Site: www.smoconline.com
Or call the SM&OC office at (336) 275-6318
