Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine focuses on the specific expertise and care of sports related injuries that are commonly seen in the active athlete.  Each sport seems to have its own unique injuries that athletes are often plagued with.   Our surgeons have focused their practice and surgical skills to address these unique needs.  Not only does each sport come with a common set of injuries so do athletes young and old. 

Young athletes have special needs. Because their bodies are growing, they often require more age-specific coaching, conditioning, and medical care than mature athletes. An awareness of the special requirements of young athletes can better prepare them for the competitive pressures and physical injuries that can come with increased sports activity.

More young people are participating in sports today than ever before. Athletic participation has increased in grade schools, high schools, and community programs: 50% of boys and 25% of girls between the ages of 8 and 16 years compete in organized sports programs sometime during the year.

The older athlete may be dealing with compounding issues of osteoporosis and arthritic changes on top of the sports injury.  It is key to find a surgeon who is able to address the unique set of conditions that slow an athlete down.

Common Sports Medicine Procedures are:

ACL Reconstruction
Knee Arthroscopy/Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Repair
Wrist Fracture Reduction and Fixation