Sports Medicine: A Guide

Sports related injuries often occur due to impact with other athletes, equipment or even with the ground in cases of hard falls. Sometimes, a sharp movement can be enough to cause an injury to joints like ankles or knees.

After sustaining a sports related injury, you may experience a wide variety of possible symptoms, depending on the location, nature and severity of the injury. Many athletes come to us because they are experiencing pain and immobility.

Not all sports related injuries require surgery. In fact, many can be sufficiently addressed through non operative approaches. The simple principles of RICE - rest, ice, compression, and elevation - are often effective for minor strains and sprains.

Because sports related injuries can impact many different parts of the body and at various levels of severity, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s Sports Medicine Program is made up of physicians with expertise in a wide variety of specialties.

It’s important to remember that the recovery process and the timeline for sports related surgeries will vary from patient to patient, depending on the location and the severity of the condition and the type of surgery performed.