Nationally Recognized Sports Medicine Doctors

World-Class Care to Get You Back to Sports®

Sometimes, giving it your all can really hurt. When you get injured, a qualified sports medicine doctor or orthopedic specialist can get you back in the game. From weekend warriors to professional athletes — and from kids in youth sports to teens in high school — Hoag Orthopedic Institute provides athletes with elite orthopedic sports medicine care so they can get back out on the field. Our top sports injury doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physicians, and physical therapists are dedicated to treating athletic injuries of the musculoskeletal system. We have fellowship-trained orthopedic sports specialists in shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, and ankle injuries on staff, ready to help get you Back to You®.

At Hoag Orthopedic Institute, our affiliated team of fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, athletic trainers, and physical therapists works together to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries related to sports and exercise.

Our Comprehensive Approach to Sports Injury Treatment

At Hoag Orthopedic Institute, we combine advanced diagnostics, evidence-based care, and personalized treatment plans to help athletes recover from injuries quickly and safely. Our sports medicine doctors work closely with athletic trainers and physical therapists to address each injury from every angle.

Whether you’re dealing with a sprain, tendonitis, or a complex joint injury such as a torn ACL or a rotator cuff tear, our integrated approach to ortho sports medicine helps restore strength, mobility, and confidence so you can get back in the game.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Our team of expert orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, physiatrists, and physical therapists is dedicated to restoring your strength, function, and mobility. Our innovative and evidence-based treatment options and excellent patient care deliver superior outcomes.

Our sports medicine specialists have extensive experience treating a range of sports injuries and conditions, including:

Spine:

• Cervical Pain
• Herniated Disc
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Myelopathy
• Sciatica
• Pinched Nerve
• Kyphosis
• Scoliosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Fractures
• Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
• Spine Osteoporosis

Shoulder:

• Dislocated Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Frozen Shoulder
• Shoulder Osteoporosis

Elbow:

• Golfer's Elbow
• Tennis Elbow

Hand and Wrist:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Dupuytren’s Contractures
• Skier’s Thumb
• Trigger Finger
• Wrist Tendonitis
• Thumb Arthritis

Hip:

• Hip Dysplasia
• Fractured Hip
• Tailbone Pain

Knee:

• ACL Tear
• Meniscal Tear
• Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Tear
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
• Knee Osteoarthritis

Foot and Ankle:

• Sprained Ankle
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Achilles Tendon Ruptures
• Fractured Ankle
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Ankle Arthritis

Our sports medicine doctors also treat chronic conditions that limit athletic performance, including arthritis, tendonitis, and bunions, which may worsen with repetitive motion or joint stress common in sports.

Treatment Options for Sports Injuries

Hoag Orthopedic Institute sports medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons employ a full spectrum of treatments to help you fully recover and regain your strength and mobility. Many sports injuries respond well to non-surgical interventions, detailed below, but your orthopedic sports medicine specialist will help identify the right personalized treatment plan for your injury..

When surgical repair is your best option, our sports medicine surgeons perform advanced procedures, including elbow ligament and tendon repair using minimally invasive techniques designed to restore full function and support long-term performance.

Non-Surgical (Conservative) Sports Injury Treatments

Most sports injuries can be treated effectively without surgery. Our sports medicine specialists tailor your care to your specific needs. Non-surgical treatment options for sports injuries may include physical therapy, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, bracing, or ultrasound-guided injections to reduce pain and promote healing. Your sports medicine doctor’s goal is to restore strength, mobility, and performance through proven, conservative methods whenever possible.

Surgical Options from Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeons

When a sports injury requires surgical intervention, Hoag Orthopedic Institute offers advanced procedures performed by board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeons. From minimally invasive arthroscopy to complex joint reconstruction, our specialists provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each athlete’s condition, performance goals, and recovery timeline.

Our orthopedic sports surgical options include:

Spine:

• Artificial Disc Replacement
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
• Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
• Cervical Fusion
• Discectomy
• Kyphoplasty for Compression Fractures
• Laminotomy
• Lumbar Laminectomy
• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Fusion

Shoulder:

• Arthroscopic Ligament & Capsule Repair
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Total Shoulder Replacement

Elbow:

• Elbow Ligament & Tendon Replacement
• Elbow Replacement

Hand and Wrist:

• Carpal Tunnel Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Arthroscopy
• Joint Replacement & Fusion
• Thumb Joint Reconstruction

Hip:

• Anterior Hip Replacement
• Hip Arthroscopy
• Total Hip Replacement

Knee:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Cartilage Restoration
• Knee Ligament Reconstruction
• Meniscus Repair and Partial Meniscectomy
• Quadriceps Repair and Patellar Tendon Tear Surgery
• Total Knee Replacement

Foot and Ankle:

• Bunionectomy
• Total Ankle Replacement
• Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

Hoag Orthopedic Institute’s fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons use the latest surgical techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and help patients return to peak performance.

Why Athletes Trust Hoag Orthopedic Institute with Their Recovery

Athletes choose Hoag Orthopedic Institute for our unmatched sports medicine expertise, personalized care plans, and proven outcomes. From diagnosis through recovery, your sports medicine doctor will deliver the focused orthopedic care it takes to return to your sport with confidence.

Team Coverage: Giving Back Through Service

Hoag Orthopedic Institute physicians provide team coverage for athletic teams in local high schools, community colleges, and universities, as well as professional teams. This extends to preseason physicals, athlete injury treatment, and athletic trainer education. Learn about our sports team partnerships.