Injuries When You’re a Runner
If you’re a runner you know the feeling of lacing up your sneakers, having a glass of water before you start, and heading out the door.
To be active is to be mobile, and mobility is everything when you’re an athlete. However, athletes, amateurs, and professionals alike are prone to injuries.
From time to time runners can injure their Achilles, twist or break an ankle, or blow out their knee.
The last thing somebody who loves to run wants to do is slow down. With an injury that requires surgery, it can feel like time has stopped.
If you’re anything like our patients at Smith you don’t want to wait around just to get an appointment to be seen for the first time 3 months from when you first called the doctor’s office. It feels disheartening and puts a damper on your momentum of returning to optimum health. But if you are looking for high-quality surgery without a crazy price tag you may not know where to turn.
That’s why at Smith Medical Direct Specialty Care we are a focalized practice built by a surgical specialist who only sees patients specifically looking for surgery.
When you call us, expect to hear from a patient coordinator and get your appointment scheduled promptly. Because we are well staffed with surgical specialists we have a handful of doctors within the same surgical category available at any given time to support our patients.
The Smith Way: Fair and Transparent Costs
Our quality surgeons will support you with affordable surgery. We provide fair pricing that isn’t a mystery.
Stop digging around for surgery prices online, at Smith, we’ve got it right here.
The Smith Way focuses on insurance-free surgery costs that are cash-pay procedures allowing us to keep our prices as low as possible creating an affordable and sustainable place for surgery. Our top priority is making sure patients get the medical care that they need, at an honest price point that doesn’t inflate cost due to systems in place with ordinary healthcare options. When patients are looking for high-quality surgery they should not have to compromise on cost.
We understand that the healthcare system is broken and isn’t optimized to help patients; rather, it’s a system created to generate money. Finding the right high-quality surgery starts with cash-pay direct specialty care at Smith Medical.
As a business, we want to be successful but not at the cost of our patients. We aim to create a surgical center that offers patients lower costs than inpatient products or outpatient surgery. Instead, we offer Surgery at Smith Medical as the lowest-cost option without compromising on high-quality surgery.
Here’s what our patients have to say:
“I appreciated the great care I received from all the staff at Smith Medical. Just walking in the door, I was welcomed warmly. The nurses and surgical staff listened to my concerns and treated me like a member of their family. Dr. Yi is very personable and explained everything with kindness, a fantastic doctor. I would recommend Smith Medical to anyone in need of their services.” – Maura R.
“I couldn’t say enough about the experience. I had never had surgery and was very nervous about it. Everyone was fantastic. Dr. Woodworth was so thorough in explaining everything. I would give him the highest recommendation because it doesn’t get much better than him. Surgery was supposed to be at 7:30 but they were bringing me in early and by the time they brought me back another nurse helped me from there till I left I didn’t get her name but she was fantastic. And last a very nice facility. I couldn’t ask for better care.” – Kevin W.
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Types of Common Surgeries Performed on Athletes
Athletes often require surgical interventions to address injuries sustained during their intense physical activities. Some common surgeries performed on athletes include ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, meniscus repairs, and ligament reconstructions.
ACL reconstruction is a procedure that involves replacing a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee using a graft from another part of the body or a donor. Rotator cuff repairs are done to fix tears in the tendons of the shoulder joint, which can occur due to repetitive overhead movements in sports like baseball or swimming. At Smith, we guarantee high-quality surgery at transparent prices.
Meniscus repairs involve suturing or trimming torn cartilage within the knee joint, typically caused by twisting or sudden impact. Lastly, ligament reconstructions are necessary for athletes with unstable joints due to ligament injuries, such as ankle sprains or dislocations. These surgeries aim to restore function and stability so athletes can return safely to their competitive sports.
ACL repair: $7,931
Knee with lateral release or microfracture: $5,257
Achilles tendon repair $6,561.00:
Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement):$17,579
Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement): $18,119
Knee Manipulation: $1,600
Arthroscopic Lateral Release: $5,257
Get The Help You Need Today
As an athlete, whether you are a runner, a sprinter, or have committed to any physical activity that can cause injury and require surgery, your top priority is to get back in shape to be at your best.
At Smith Medical, we understand the importance of helping runners regain their active lifestyle following injury or surgery. Runners are a unique group of athletes who are eager to return to what they love most – being physically active and pushing their bodies to new limits.
With high-quality surgery, we use specific top-of-the-market techniques and medical expertise, we can provide the necessary treatment and care to facilitate a successful recovery for runners facing injuries that require surgery. No need to look anywhere else, our focus is on high-quality surgery at the lowest cost.
Our highly skilled surgeons will work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to meet their specific needs and goals, ensuring a smooth and efficient recovery process. As a trusted healthcare provider, Smith Medical is committed to helping runners get back on their feet and back to doing what they love most – running.