Physician Spotlight on Dr. Eliana Cardozo - Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Specialists

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Eliana Cardozo, DO

Get to know Dr. Eliana Cardozo, a fellowship-trained sports & spine physiatrist at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists.

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How did you get interested in medicine and physical medicine/rehabilitation/sports medicine in particular?

I have always had an interest in movement and exercise. My background in exercise physiology exposed me to the sports medicine world, and from there, I became passionate about keeping people as active as possible by helping diagnose and treat their musculoskeletal conditions.

What is your practice philosophy?

I believe in taking an individualized approach to each patient, working together with a patient’s goals and lifestyle to make a specific treatment plan that incorporates their body’s biomechanics and goals.

What are some of the conditions you treat, and how do you treat them?

I treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions in both athletes and active individuals. I have special interests in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections, pregnancy/postpartum related musculoskeletal issues, and regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich plasma, prolotherapy). I also treat the following:

Achilles Tendinopathy
Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Sprain
Back Pain
Bursitis
Calcific Tendonitis Of The Shoulder
Calf Muscle Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Coccydynia
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Herniation
Elbow Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Ganglion Cyst
Hamstrings Strain
Hip Bursitis
Hip Labral Tears
Hip Pain
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Knee Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis/tennis elbow
Ligament Sprains
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis/golfer’s elbow
Meniscal Tear
Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Tendinopathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Injury
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sciatica
Shin Splint
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Spondylosis
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain

What trends are you seeing in physical medicine/rehabilitation/sports medicine? What are you currently excited about?

It is a very exciting time in the world of sports medicine. We are learning more about regenerative medicine therapies, which can help certain conditions that do not respond to first-line treatments such as physical therapy. The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound has also revolutionized sports medicine, enabling image-guided procedures and injections. Additionally, ultrasound can also be used as an extension of our physical exam to help diagnose certain conditions.

What are your personal interests?

I love staying active through cycling and yoga. I also enjoy spending time with my family, baking, and enjoying nature together.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

Hands down, my favorite part is when a patient comes back or writes to tell me that their pain or issue is completely resolved, thanks to my treatment, and they are back to their favorite activities!