Programs

Sports Medicine

Summary

Injury prevention as well as rehabilitative and comprehensive surgical care for sports-related conditions in teens and adults, this program specializes in complex surgeries, such as multi-ligament knee reconstructions, proximal hamstring repairs, total shoulder replacements and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and hip. Advanced research is under way in the benefits of platelet-rich plasma, treatment options for patellar tendonitis, and unique rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction.

Services

  • Arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and ankle
  • Cartilage and knee ligament repair
  • Multi-ligament knee reconstructions
  • Hamstring repairs
  • Total shoulder replacement and other complex care

Conditions Treated

  • Knee problems, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus and cartilage injuries, and problems affecting the kneecap (patell
  • Shoulder injuries, including dislocation, rotator cuff tears, swimmer’s/volleyball player’s shoulder, throwing injuries
  • Hip injuries, including labral tears and femoral acetabular impingement (hip impingement) related to all sports (including gymnastics and dancing)
  • Hamstring injuries and Achilles tendon
  • Elbow injuries, such as golfer's elbow and tennis elbow, ulnar collateral ligament injuries (Tommy John surgery)
  • Hand and wrist injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Stress fractures
  • Arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis