A sports orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. While athletes commonly seek their care, you don't have to play competitive sports to benefit from their expertise.
Common conditions treated include:
Treatment typically begins with conservative options such as physical therapy, bracing, activity modification, injections, or regenerative medicine when appropriate. If surgery becomes necessary, many procedures can be performed using minimally invasive techniques to help support recovery and restore function.
