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Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Jewell Duncan is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Augusta, GA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Duncan is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
38 years Experience
Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, MD
  • Augusta, GA
  • Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga
  • Accepting new patients

Should I remove my splint?

Ask your doctor

Can overexertion lead to sport injuries?

Prepare and train properly to prevent injury

Did my son pull or tear a leg muscle?

He needs to see a physician

Why do people say to not eat before a workout?

Should give your food time to digest prior to workout for lots of reasons

What is causing my daughters leg pain?

I would suggest an orthopedic referral and vascular surgery evaluation. Do both. If it is sensitive to touch with sheets and feels cold, there are issues related to the sympathetic READ MORE
I would suggest an orthopedic referral and vascular surgery evaluation. Do both. If it is sensitive to touch with sheets and feels cold, there are issues related to the sympathetic nervous system, which may come into play. The two I suggested would be a good starting point.

How long is the recovery from Tommy John surgery?

1year. Should be successful. You should ask your surgeon

Body Mass Index?

BMI is weight-height comparison. Skin caliper test try to measure fat percentage.

When can my daughter play sports again?

That’s a question for her treating physician

My son has dislocated his shoulder twice from playing baseball. Will this have an effect on him in the future?

I am assuming your son is like teens or early 20s. If he has had to dislocations in the past year, he more than likely needs surgery now. He needs to see your shoulder specialist READ MORE
I am assuming your son is like teens or early 20s. If he has had to dislocations in the past year, he more than likely needs surgery now. He needs to see your shoulder specialist and make sure he’s not into the bone already.

Severe biceps pain?

Most likely ruptured biceps. Need orthopedic visit.

My son is highly prone to heat stroke. Is there anything that can help prevent this?

If he has experienced multiple heat strokes he needs a medical workup

What can I do to manage Rhabdomyolysis?

A good question for the physician that diagnosed. Depends on a number of variables. Talk with the doctor that made your diagnosis.

How much water should one consume after playing?

Depends on body weight. Depends on sport. Depends on heat and humidity. They are formulas you can look up to calculate it. You should be drinking throughout your activity.

Can I use a compression wrap for a wrist injury?

You need an evaluation. Need to know the diagnosis.

How can I cope with a high intesity cardio workout?

Your trainer needs to prepare you better