OMT, or osteopathic manipulative treatment (also called osteopathic manipulative medicine OMM)), is a hands-on treatment taught to all D.O.s, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. OMM involves the physician using their hands to diagnose and then treat dysfunctions of the body.
Dr. Clearfield is trained to do joint and soft tissue injections to treat conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and/or to aspirate/remove fluid from swollen joints or bursa. Dr. Clearfield can perform these with ultrasound (US) guidance if needed…
Musculoskeletal / Sports Ultrasound (MSK US) is a newer innovation that many sports medicine physicians have been trained in over the past decade. MSK US can at times be more accurate to diagnose musculoskeletal condition than MRI…
Dr. Clearfield is able to manage most fractures. If the fracture is closed (not piercing the skin) and stable then Dr. Clearfield can splint, cast, and/or brace the injury to allow it to heal. Dr. Clearfield also has training to reduce and manage common acute dislocations.
Dr. Clearfield is a national expert on treating and managing concussions.
He will perform a thorough history and physical examination to make his assessment.
To create a “team environment” to help your athlete recover,…
Regenerative Medicine, also known as Orthobiologics, is using an injected solution to help the body heal itself when it has forgotten how. Injection of growth factors or growth factor stimulants can result in growth of normal cells or tissues, stabilization of joints, and reduction or elimination of pain. Most importantly, these procedures improve function of your injured or degenerative tendon, ligament, and/or joint!
Regenerative injection therapy (RIT) is using a solution to help the body heal itself when it has forgotten how. Injection of growth factors or growth factor stimulants results in growth of normal cells or tissues.
Often the source of chronic musculoskeletal pain stems from the attachments of the tendon (muscle to bone) or ligament (bone to bone). Ligament and/or tendon insertion injections look to use the injection needle to break up any scar tissue…
Trigger points are tight areas, or “knots” within muscle tissue that can cause pain to radiate to other parts of the body. Normally, they occur either within the muscle itself or within the surrounding fascia, and often are very painful.
Trigger points are tight areas, or “knots” within muscle tissue that can cause pain to radiate to other parts of the body. Normally, they occur either within the muscle itself or within the surrounding fascia, and often are very painful.
This is a safer alternative to manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) for
patients with adhesive capsulitis (aka: frozen joint, most commonly
frozen shoulder). Dr. Clearfield numbs the area, then dilates the joint
with solution, then performs OMT…
Percutaneous needle tenotomy (PNT) is a technique used to treat areas of chronic tendon degeneration (tendinosis), osteophytes (bone spurs), and calcific tendinosis.
Electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that can be helpful in diagnosing potentially dangerous conditions of the heart. The athlete’s heart can have changes unique that may look abnormal on a routine EKG and can cause alert and lead to unnecessary…
Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) or
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) is a natural and non-invasive treatment
that stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms to repair both acute and chronically damaged ligaments,
tendons, or other structures.
Ingrown finger or toenails can be acquired conditions that can be exquisitely painful and can lead to more serious conditions such as infection. Dr. Clearfield frequently manages these conditions and can perform an in-office minor surgical procedure to partially or fully remove the nail.
Hematomas are collections of blood that accumulate in a space after an injury or trauma. They are typically acute issues but if left untreated can develop chronic problems. Dr. Clearfield is able to fully visualize these using diagnostic ultrasound and then safely and accurately aspirate/drain them, ensuring a full resolution of the hematoma.