Sports Medicine

A sports medicine physician may treat a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the most common sports-related injuries are listed below:

• Achilles Tendon Injuries: These injuries involve damage or inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
• Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis: AC joint arthritis is the degeneration of the joint at the top of the shoulder where the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula meet.
• Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Hip: This condition refers to the death of bone tissue in the hip joint due to a lack of blood supply.
• Biceps Tendonitis (at the Elbow): Biceps tendonitis occurs when the tendons connecting the biceps muscle to the elbow become inflamed.
• Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis): Trochanteric bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa located near the hip, leading to pain on the outer part of the upper thigh.
• Bursitis of the Shoulder (Subacromial Bursitis): Subacromial bursitis results from inflammation of the bursa sac in the shoulder, often causing discomfort and impeding arm movement.
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: This condition is characterized by pressure or compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, leading to symptoms like numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers.
• Hammer Toe: Hammer toe is a deformity of the toe, often the second toe, where it becomes bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer.
• Labral Tear of the Hip (Acetabular Labrum Tear): A labral tear in the hip is when there is a tear or damage to the acetabular labrum, which can cause hip pain and discomfort.
• Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Tennis elbow is a condition involving inflammation and pain on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by overuse.
• Meniscus Tear: A meniscus tear occurs when the cartilage in the knee, called the meniscus, is torn, often causing pain and limited mobility.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, leading to heel pain.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries: These injuries involve damage to the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, often resulting in shoulder pain and limited mobility.
• Rotator Cuff Tear: A rotator cuff tear specifically refers to a tear in one or more of the tendons comprising the rotator cuff, leading to pain and weakness in the shoulder.
• Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Sacroiliac joint pain involves discomfort and inflammation in the joint connecting the spine and the pelvis, often causing lower back pain.
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: This syndrome is characterized by the compression of tendons and bursa in the shoulder, leading to pain and reduced range of motion.
• Snapping Hip: Snapping hip refers to a condition where a tendon or muscle rubs over the hip joint, causing an audible snap or pop during movement.
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia): Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel, leading to symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling in the foot.