Sports Medicine

Our exceptional care helps you keep doing the sports and activities you love.

Whether you’re a serious athlete, a weekend warrior or just someone who likes to stay active, a sports injury can stop you in your tracks. At Memorial Orthopedic Services, we understand your need to keep moving, and our sports medicine specialists have the expertise to help you heal.

Our orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians use the most advanced surgical and non-surgical therapies to treat all types of sports injuries. Whatever is keeping you from doing what you love, we’re here to fix it.

Sports Injuries We Treat

Our team has the expertise to handle all types of sports injuries. We treat:

Shoulder and elbow conditions, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocation and elbow tendonitis
Hip, knee and ankle conditions, including chronic exertional compartment syndrome, knee ligament tears, arthritis, hip labral tears, sprains and Achilles tendonitis
Hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon and ligament injuries, finger dislocation and wrist sprains

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954-265-8326

A doctor performing a regenerative injection procedure

The Promise of Regenerative Sports Medicine

Advanced Diagnostic Tests for Sports Injuries

We use various imaging techniques to accurately diagnose sports injuries. In addition to X-rays and MRI, we often use diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. This technology allows us to see the muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments in motion. These studies provide a roadmap that guides treatment.

We also use advanced testing to diagnose chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Our specialists perform a compartment pressure test right in our clinic. This test involves measuring the pressure within the affected muscle compartment immediately after a brief period of guided exercise. Doing so allows us to confirm the condition and develop the right treatment plan.

Sports Medicine Services

Non-surgical treatments

Whenever possible, we take a conservative approach to treatment, starting your care with non-surgical therapies. Treatments may include physical therapy, steroid injections or regenerative medicine techniques. Our team includes primary care sports medicine doctors who focus exclusively on non-surgical treatments.

Regenerative medicine

Our sports medicine physicians specialize in regenerative medicine to treat many orthopedic conditions. These advanced, non-surgical treatments, also called orthobiologic therapies, use a person’s own natural healing components.

First, we collect a sample of blood for platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow for bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) or fat tissue for microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT). Next, the sample is processed to create PRP, BMAC or MFAT. Then, the doctor injects the therapy directly into the injured area — such as a tendon, ligament or joint — to support the body’s natural repair process, reduce inflammation and improve function.

Orthopedic surgery

Our sports medicine and orthopedic surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible. We insert an arthroscope (thin tube with a camera on one end) through a tiny incision and surgical instruments through other incisions. The surgeon uses the video images to guide the procedure. These techniques make surgery more precise, reduce complications and speed recovery.

Physical therapy

A customized exercise program to strengthen muscles and improve mobility is an essential part of treating any sports injury. Our specialized physical therapists provide personalized plans that help you recover faster and prevent future injuries.

Official Partnerships

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Sports Safety Tips from Memorial Sports Medicine

Learn the basics for sports safety from Memorial Sports Medicine Center with orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians Marvin Smith, MD, and Alex Fokin, MD. Both doctors are part of our unique team of subspecialty-trained physicians who provide advanced solutions for adults with sports injuries, helping to maintain performance and prevent future injuries.

Memorial Sports Medicine and College Programs

See how Memorial Sports Medicine partners with college programs to keep athletes healthy, safe and moving forward.

Sports Medicine Services: Why Choose Memorial Healthcare System?

Experienced team: Many of our sports medicine specialists are athletes themselves. They have the expertise and first-hand experience you need to get back in the game.
Arthroscopic techniques: If you need surgery, we use advanced, minimally invasive techniques. Arthroscopy helps you recover faster with less pain and fewer complications.
Innovative therapies: Our non-surgical therapies include pioneering regenerative medicine techniques, like PRP, BMAC and MFAT injections. These treatments harness your body’s healing powers to repair damaged tissues.
Rehabilitative care: After surgery, a customized physical therapy program helps you heal and strengthen muscles. Our physical therapists guide you through sport-specific exercises to help you get back to your sport as quickly and safely as possible.