Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast On The Lisfranc Injury

Nov. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- RALEIGH, N.C. – Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com (http://www.orthonc.com/galland.html)), has announced the release of a podcast discussing the lisfranc injury, a common midfoot injury involving the tarsal and metatarsal joints. In the podcast, Galland discusses what the lisfranc injury is, causes, symptoms and treatment of the injury, and the recovery process after treating the injury. Galland serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the advanced A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, as medical director and orthopaedic consultant to the Louisburg College athletic program, and as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to several local high schools. The podcast can be found at: http://drmarkgalland.com/dr-mark-galland-releases-podcast-on-the-lisfranc-injury/.  

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“The lisfranc injury can be an intimidating diagnosis for athletes and even non-athletes,” said Galland. “It is important for people to know that treatment varies depending on the extent of the injury. Even if surgery is required, individuals can fully recover within months after treatment and will avoid future pain and problems associated with the injury.”

ABOUT DR. MARK GALLAND:

Dr. Mark Galland is an orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina. Galland received his medical degree from Tulane University’s School of Medicine and completed his residency in the university’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He began his career in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine while serving in the United States Navy at a naval hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C. There, he served as chief of orthopaedic surgery and was the recipient of numerous awards for both leadership and excellence in treating injuries common to sailors and marines. Since beginning with Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, Galland has continued to treat injured athletes. He currently serves as a team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the advanced A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, and as medical director and orthopaedic consultant to the Louisburg College athletic program. He also serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to several local high schools.

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