Synergy Orthopedics provides sports medicine at Sharp HealthCare. Synergy Orthopedics sports medicine specialists focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to sports, exercise, and physical activity for individuals of varying activity levels, from recreational participants to competitive athletes. Sports medicine services may include non-surgical treatment options, rehabilitation, injury prevention strategies, and surgical care when clinically appropriate.
When Sports Medicine Care May Be Recommended
Synergy Orthopedics specialists at Sharp HealthCare consider sports medicine for injuries or conditions affecting muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, joints, and bones. Common areas evaluated include the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot, neck, and spine.
Knee Conditions
Sports medicine physicians evaluate and treat a range of knee injuries and conditions, including:
- ACL, MCL, and PCL injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Patellar tendon disorders
- Cartilage injuries
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Conditions
Shoulder-related conditions commonly evaluated in sports medicine include:
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder instability
- Labral tears
- Shoulder impingement
Hip Conditions
Sports medicine specialists may evaluate and manage:
- Hip labral tears
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip dysplasia
- Other hip preservation conditions
Treatment plans are individualized based on diagnosis, symptoms, and patient needs.
Elbow and Wrist Conditions
Common elbow and wrist conditions treated in sports medicine include:
- Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Wrist fractures
- Tendon and overuse injuries
Ankle and Foot Conditions
Sports medicine and orthopedic specialists may provide care for:
- Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Foot and ankle injuries requiring surgical or non-surgical treatment
Spine and Neck Conditions
Sports medicine physicians may evaluate conditions such as:
- Herniated discs
- Cervical and lumbar strains
- Spinal stenosis
- Other neck and back injuries related to physical activity
Treatment recommendations depend on the underlying diagnosis and severity of symptoms.
Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Evaluation and treatment may be available for ligament and tendon injuries affecting the upper and lower extremities. Treatment options can include rehabilitation, bracing, injections, or surgical reconstruction when clinically indicated.
Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine
Certain patients may be candidates for orthobiologic treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. These therapies may be considered alongside established non-surgical and surgical treatment options. The appropriateness and effectiveness of orthobiologic treatments can vary depending on the condition being treated and individual patient factors.