Sports medicine orthopedic surgeons combine surgical expertise with sports medicine knowledge to treat athletic injuries requiring surgical intervention. These fellowship-trained surgeons perform arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction, and other procedures to help athletes and active individuals return to their activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What surgeries do sports medicine orthopedic surgeons perform?
Common procedures include ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, Tommy John surgery, and cartilage restoration.