Our Experts
Back to all Experts
Bradley Sandella, DO
Physician Lead Medical Subspecialty Service Line
Expertise & Research Interests
- Osteoporosis
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Bone Health
Education
- D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradley Sandella, DO
Physician Lead Medical Subspecialty Service Line
Dr. Bradley Sandella oversees ChristianaCare’s premiere sports medicine program and former co-director of the Strong Bones Program. He is a practicing physician, faculty member and director of sports medicine at ChristianaCare. Dr. Sandella also is cofounder of the ChristianaCare Concussion Clinic. He is frequently asked to provide expert commentary by media for sports medicine-related topics.
Multimedia
Experience
The Warning Signs Your Injury Is Serious Enough You Should See a Doctor
When Kids Focus on 1 Sport, Overuse Injuries Rise
Concussion clinic opens in 'underserved' Newark area
Stronger Muscles May Pump Up Kids' Memory Skills
Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects
Olecranon Stress Injury in an Adolescent Overhand Pitcher: A Case Report and Analysis of the Literature
Upper extremity stress fractures, which are relatively rare, have become increasingly common, with olecranon stress injuries representing a subset primarily affecting throwing athletes. Olecranon stress fractures have been classified to fit specific radiographic patterns, with most of these injuries typified by a fracture line.
Sport: Field Hockey Progressive Numbness of Distal Lower & Upper Extremities
21 year old collegiate field hockey player who initially presented with 6 months of exercise-induced numbness & pain in her distal lower extremities. Testing consistent with exertional compartment syndrome. Diagnosis ultimately was nerve entrapment of multiple nerves bilaterally underwent subsequent surgical decompression & nerve release. Now presents with numbness & tingling of her distal aspects of her hands one year later.
Antibiotic Precautions in Athletes
Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for bacterial infections in patients of all ages. Athletes who maximally train are at risk for illness and various infections. Routinely used antibiotics have been linked to tendon injuries, cardiac arrhythmias, diarrhea, photosensitivity, cartilage issues, and decreased performance.
Testicular Conditions in Athletes Torsion, Tumors, and Epididymitis
Individuals involved in sports are at risk for sustaining various injuries. In addition to musculoskeletal complaints, male athletes are at risk of incurring testicular injuries. These issues can range from an acute emergency such as testicular torsion to indolent testicular tumors. In contrast, epididymitis can present in stages.
Bradley Sandella, DO
Physician Lead Medical Subspecialty Service Line
Contact the Media Team
For the best experience in addressing your media or interview request, please use the form below, and the first available member of our media relations team will assist you.