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Hindi Journal of Regenerative MedicineISSN: 2325-9620
Colberg RE Author
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Affiliation
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
Biography
Ricardo E. Colberg, MD is a sports medicine and non-surgical orthopaedic physician at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer.
Publications
Case Report Open Access
Chronic Superficial Achilles Bursitis Treated with Percutaneous Bursectomy and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection: A Case Report
Author(s): Colberg RE, Umarvadia JS and Walsh KP
A 23-year old male presented with chronic right ankle pain intermittently over the past three years secondary to a chronic superficial Achilles bursitis. The patient had been seen by multiple physicians during this time and had tried various conservative treatment modalities, ranging from physical therapy and antiinflammatories to immobilization with a boot. He was then offered percutaneous bursectomy using a radiofrequency coblation wand under ultrasound guidance followed by a platelet-rich plasma injection. The patient, thereafter, was followed up for one year. At the eight week follow-up, the patient was very pleased to report full resolution of his symptoms. He returned to recreational sports without further reported pain and remained asymptomatic during... view more»
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