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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Athletes at all levels can suffer greatly because of an injury. If your injury is keeping you away from the sport you love, or if you’re unable to meet your other responsibilities because of a sports injury, you should absolutely meet with an experienced sports medicine specialist like Carlos A....
Pediatric orthopedics is a focus of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of children with musculoskeletal injuries. Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics to ensure children receive the high-quality treatment they need to heal fully. Dr. Uquillas has extensive training...
Your hips are vital joints that make it possible for you to be physically active. Because of their versatility, your hip joints are also susceptible to injuries and degenerative diseases that leave you in chronic pain. At his sports medicine practice, Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, can diagnose and treat a...
A fracture is a common type of injury but one that needs specialized care and early intervention. At the office of Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, you will receive comprehensive fracture care to reduce pain and other symptoms and to preserve the integrity of your damaged bone. Dr. Uquillas is a...
Your shoulder joint is complex, made up of ligaments, tendons, and bones that all work together when you move. When the soft tissues or bones of your shoulder move out of position, you might not be able to move like you should. As an experienced sports medicine specialist, Carlos A....
When you’re losing mobility in your joint, it can limit what you can do physically. Chronic joint pain and immobility can also have a significant impact on your mental and emotional health. If your pain isn’t manageable with conservative therapies, you might be a candidate for cartilage surgery. As a...
Your hips are complex joints that keep you mobile. When these joints aren’t working like they should, it can be difficult to stay physically active and enjoy a high quality of life. At the office of sports medicine specialist Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, you can get comprehensive diagnostic care to...
If your child is injured in an accident or during sports, they might need a pediatric orthopedic evaluation. As an experienced orthopedic surgeon, Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, offers specialized orthopedic services that focus on the needs of kids and their growing musculoskeletal system. Here, our team provides some insight into...
Tears in your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be painful and, without the right treatment, can limit your long-term mobility. As a sports medicine specialist, Carlos Uquillas, MD, has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating ACL tears. Dr. Uquillas recommends scheduling a diagnostic evaluation without delay for persistent knee pain...
Your knee is a complex joint that has many responsibilities. When your knee becomes painful or you find it difficult to move because of inflexibility in your knee joint, it can significantly impact your quality of life. As a sports medicine specialist, Carlos A. Uquillas, MD understands debilitating knee pain....
Staying active in sports is a great way to maintain your physical fitness, but it also increases your risk for specific types of injuries including stress fractures. As a sports medicine specialist, Carlos A. Uquillas, MD, can diagnose and treat stress fractures. Dr. Uquillas also works with you to reduce...
Organized sports are a great way for kids to develop leadership skills and confidence while getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy. As a sports medicine specialist, Carlos Uquillas, MD, has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a variety of painful musculoskeletal injuries in children, many of which relate...
If you want to prolong or avoid surgery for a soft tissue injury, fracture, or degenerative disease, you may be a candidate for stem cell therapy. At his orthopaedic surgery practice, Carlos Uquillas, MD, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgeries for kids and adults. Before you need to undergo...
If your knee joint is worn down by arthritis or an injury and you’re considering knee replacement surgery, it’s helpful to understand what to expect during and after your procedure. As a skilled orthopedic surgeon, Carols A. Uquillas, MD, specializes in minimally invasive knee replacement surgeries to relieve chronic knee...
Nothing stops you in your tracks like damaged joints. Whether it’s in your knees, hips, shoulders, or elsewhere, the damage can make simple functions you take for granted become difficult, painful, or even impossible. As you get older, the wear and tear deterioration of osteoarthritis is virtually impossible to avoid....