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Dr. Bayes joins the Crane Clinic

Dr. Bayes is proud to join the Crane Clinic with David Crane, MD and Kristin Oliver, MD. Dr. Bayes will continue his practice of sports medicine and primary care orthopedics while learning more regenerative medicine techniques as practiced by Drs. Crane and Oliver. The Crane Clinic is located in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Bayes can be reached at 636-449-7400. Dr. Bayes enjoyed his time at The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis and will refer surgical paients to Drs. Gross, Miller, Milne, and Paletta.

Sports Medicine Institute is on Facebook!

I was recently convinced that facebook is an excellent tool to share information about what we are doing in clinic. My goal will be to have people publish testimonials and give results after seeking care for an injury. I think this will enhance our patients experience in numerous ways. Simply click on the facebook link on our homepage to be taken directly to our site.

Dr. Bayes begins concussion care for CBC and Ladue high schools

I am very excited to be asked to become the concussion consultant for both CBC and Ladue high schools. These schools join De Smet and Marquette high schools as being under my care.

CBC recently completed baseline ImPACT neurocognitive testing of their entire football program. This fantastic dedication to baseline testing by CBC will pay off in their post-concussion care. It allows me another tool to care for the concussed athlete. In addition to a review of the athlete's symptoms and a complete physical exam, a neurocognitive test gives objective evidence of any decline in cognitive function, if…

New blog added

Kathleen Stewart has added a new blog. In it she details her experience after undergoing a PRP injection in her knee. I thank her for taking the time to detail what she went through after the injection. My patients who are interested in receiving PRP will find it to be helpful.

Dr. Bayes lectures to the St. Louis Archdiocese on concussion recognition and management

Dr. Bayes recently lectured to a gathering at the St. Louis Archdiocese health and safety education summit. The summit was a collection of school administrators, nursese, coaches, and athletic directors. "My goal was to educate those present not only on the signs and symptoms of a concussion for proper recognition, but also to give them the tools that they need to properly care for a concussed individual until further medical care is received. I would like to thank the groups for their enthusiasm and attention. I think that those present came away with a good knowledge base and the…