Congratulations to William Barry from Grissom High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
William Barry
Virgil I Grissom High School
Soccer
4.35 GPA
-4-Year Starter / Varsity Starter and Team Captain / Best Defensive Player Award Winner / Varsity Cross County Team Member
-Top 5 Percent of Graduating Class / National Honor Society Executive Council / “A’ Honor Roll / Politicos & Photography Club
-FBLA Member & Volunteer / Works with USDOJ on Huntsville City Schools Desegregation Committee / Land Trust Volunteer
Congratulations to Elaine Bao from Bob Jones High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
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Elaine Bao
Bob Jones High School
Cycling
5.06 GPA
-Junior Women’s National Criterium Champion / Top 10 – National Road Race Championship / 2X Winner – Music City Criterium
-National Merit Semifinalist / AP Scholar w/ Distinction / Mu Alpha Theta / 3X HS Allstate Band Selection / National Honors Society
-Youth Band Member for Local Church / Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for online tutoring / Mana House Volunteer
Congratulations to Hunter Taylor from Guntersville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
Hunter Taylor
Guntersville High School
Baseball / Football
4.0 GPA
– 2-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain – Football / 3-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain – Baseball / Received Camp Invitation
-“A” Honor Roll / National Honors society / National Beta Club Member / National Society of High School Scholars
-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – Intern / Community Event Planner / Group Ministry Volunteer
Whether someone is a professional athlete, a member of a high school or college team, or is your typical weekend warrior, hand and wrist injuries are common. Prompt management of the injury is essential for healing and preventing any long-term issues. Learning how to handle these common injuries from contact sports is advantageous to anyone who is active.
What Sports Have the Highest Risk for Hand Injuries?
Approximately 25% of all sports injuries involve the hand or wrist. Finger, hand, and wrist injuries are particularly more common in contact sports like soccer, football, wrestling, skiing, snowboarding, high-speed biking, skateboarding, and gymnastics. Injuries can happen from a direct blow or a fall, jerking, jamming, or twisting the hand and wrist.
Pulled muscles and strains, fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, and crushing injuries are among the most frequent conditions diagnosed for an injured athlete or active individual.
How to Spot Severe Hand Injuries from Contact Sports
If you sustain an injury, and have only mild pain, bruising, or swelling, try at-home treatment first. Apply ice, rest, and elevate the hand and use some compression to reduce any minor pain and swelling. In addition, you can use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.
If the pain becomes progressively worse, stop engaging in regular sports activities, and see The Orthopedic Center right away for an official diagnosis.
Seek immediate care if you experience any of the following acute symptoms:
Severe sudden pain and swelling
A clicking or grating sound when moving fingers or hand
If the hand and fingers feel cold to the touch or turn grey
Numbness
Bleeding that does not stop or slow down within 15 minutes
An abnormal twisting or bending of the hand or fingers
An acute injury should be treated without delay to prevent further complications. The symptoms mentioned above will not improve on their own, as they require professional treatment from a specialist like The Orthopedic Center.
Treatments for Sports-Related Hand Injuries
Depending on the severity of the injury, its location, the type of injury, and how long ago it happened will determine the treatment The Orthopedic Center will recommend.
In fact, several treatments may be appropriate. Pain medications, taping for support, utilization of a brace or splint, and physical therapy can all work hand-in-hand to gradually help the body heal. More severe injuries may require a cast or surgery.
Delaying treatment can cause some severe and long-term consequences, which is why you should call The Orthopedic Center if you have sustained a serious sports-related injury to your hand or wrist.
As always, if you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call (256) 539-2728 or request an appointment online today!
Congratulations to Vivian Grace Willett from Hazel Green High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
Vivian Grace Willett
Hazel Green High School
Soccer / Competition Cheer & Dance
3.85 GPA
-Varsity Soccer Member & Team Captain / Varsity Letterman – Dance, Soccer & Cheer / UCA All-American Cheerleader
-Girls State Representative (Choir) / National Honors Society / Principal’s Advisory Board / Honor Choir Member / Class Secretary
-HS Student Ambassador / Volunteer Soccer Coach / S.P.A.R.K.S. Program Mentor / Church Student Assistant & Volunteer
Congratulations to Mason Meadows from Madison County High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2023!
Mason Meadows
Madison County High School
Football / Basketball
4.0 GPA
-3-Year Varsity Team Captain – Football / 4-Year varsity Team Captain – Basketball / First Team All-Region – Football
-FCCLA – Member / National Honors Society / Bryant-Jordan Foundation Regional Winner / A-Honor Roll
Congratulations to Sydney Truesdall from Bob Jones High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2023!
Sydney Truesdall
Bob Jones High School
Track and Field / Band
4.19 GPA
-2019 Indoor State Champion – Pole Vault / 2X 7A Sectionals Champion – Pole Vault / Competition Band – Section Leader
-“A” Average throughout Advance Placement (AP) & Honors Courses / National Honor Society / Music Honor Society VP
-Music Performer at Senior Centers & Charity Events / Establishing a National Athletic Honors Society / Book Illustrator
Congratulations to Evan Munson from Huntsville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2023!
Evan Munson
Huntsville High School
Soccer
3.95
-“Best Defensive Player” Team Award Winner / Coach’s Award Winner / Club Team Starter and Tournament Finalist
-National Merit Commended Scholar / National Science Honor Society / Academic Honor Roll / Outstanding Student Award
-Environment Club Member (Educating & Empowering Students) / Volunteer at Local Woodworking Shop
Degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis, musculoskeletal disease, or joint trauma can create complications that impact the quality of your life. TOC’s highly trained and board-certified doctors can help you manage these complications and work towards solutions that support your overall wellness.
We are the first and only group in the region to offer a full range of joint replacements including, Shoulders, Knees, Ankles, and Hips (posterior and anterior approaches), as well as Robotic-assisted Knee and anterior Hip replacements.
For some patients, joint replacement may be recommended. It’s a treatment option that can help restore and improve function for people who experience limitations in their range of motion and mobility, or who are enduring regular pain. Typically, we see these issues in hips and knees, but shoulders and ankles are also affected. When surgery is performed by a joint replacement specialist, patients find that they can return to activities like walking, tennis, gardening, golf, and playing with their kids all without pain.
Joint surgery can be a game changer, but it’s not for everybody. That’s why TOC carefully considers if it’s an appropriate treatment option for each patient as an individual. There’s a thorough discussion of all the available options before deciding on the best treatment plan.
TOC Surgeons: Leaders in Joint Replacement
If joint replacement is the option selected, patients can be confident in the quality of their care with TOC. Our orthopaedic physicians are award-winning and have been awarded a Health Grades Five-Star distinction for Total Knee Replacement as the exclusive Joint Replacement providers at Huntsville Hospital.
Joint replacement patients can also feel confident that their treatment will be state-of-the-art. TOC specialists develop personalized options for each patient including posterior, anterior, and the Mako robotic-assisted surgery.
Whichever joint is causing challenges, TOC has talented, caring professionals to evaluate the extent of your issues, and whether surgical or non-surgical treatment options are best. If surgery is required, you can be confident it will be delivered in a way that maximizes your post-surgery function.
With award-winning surgeons and state-of-the-art technology, TOC is the place to be for joint replacements. Schedule your appointment for a consultation today and take the first step toward enjoying the rest of your active life.
Physicians with special training in Joint Replacement:
Congratulations to Ashlynn Reed from Section High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2023!
Ashlynn Reed
Section High School
Cheerleading
3.975 GPA
-2X UCA All-American Cheerleader / 2X Regional Cheer Champion / State Cheer Champion / Varsity Cheer Captain
-Beta Club Member / National Math Honors Society Member / Phi Theta Kappa: International College Honor Society
– Hope for Heels Volunteer (Ovarian Cancer Awareness) / Church Member and Food Bank Volunteer
