Sports Medicine

This Sports Medicine Service provides care patients with injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle and soft tissue injuries. This service treats all diagnoses such as rotator cuff injury, knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage defects and over-use injuries. 

Knee: The knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most easily injured. It contains ligaments which control motion and brace the joint against abnormal types of motion, and cartilage which serves as cushioning to absorb shock during motion. Most knee ligament and cartilage injuries can be corrected with arthroscopic surgery.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament: When you twist or fall on your knee, the stabilizing ligament connecting the thighbone to the shinbone can tear. Like a braided rope, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) unravels when torn and will not heal on its own. Fortunately, minimally invasive arthroscopic reconstructive surgery can restore full function after an ACL tear.

Rotator Cuff: (Kalandiak) The incidence of rotator cuff damage increases with age and is most frequently due to degeneration of the major tendon of the shoulder. Treatment varies from rehabilitation to surgical repair of the rotator cuff. The best treatment method is determined based on the individual’s severity of symptoms and functional requirements.

Shoulder:  (Kalandiak) Early detection is the key to preventing serious shoulder injuries. Often, exercise aimed at strengthening shoulder muscles is prescribed. Anti-inflammatory medication may also help to reduce pain and swelling. Advanced shoulder arthritis that causes disabling pain and limits motion can be successfully treated with a joint replacement thus allowing people to resume normal lives.

Torn Cartilage: When people talk about torn knee cartilage, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus (rubbery cartilage which acts like a shock absorber). Treatment may include icing, rest, pain relievers and physical therapy. Arthroscopic surgery may be needed to correct the condition and restore normal joint movement.