Sports Medicine
Sports injuries can happen on the field, at the gym, at work or during everyday activities. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our sports medicine and joint preservation specialists care for athletes and active individuals of all ages, from students and weekend warriors to competitive and professional athletes.
Our team focuses on diagnosing injuries early, restoring function and helping patients return safely to the activities they enjoy. When possible, care is centered on preserving the natural joint, improving stability and reducing the risk of future injury.
Conditions We Treat
- Our sports medicine and joint preservation team treats conditions including:
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Ankle sprain
- Athletic injuries
- Bankart lesion
- Biceps tendon rupture / tear
- Cartilage injuries
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Fracture/dislocations
- Hip injuries
- Hip strain
- Injuries affecting mobility, strength or performance
- Joint pain related to sports or activity
- Knee ligament injuries- ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL
- Knee- loose bodies / spur
- Little league shoulder
- Meniscus tears
- Overuse injuries
- Patellar tendonitis
- Patellar tendon rupture
- Patellofemoral instability
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shin splints
- Shoulder instability
- SLAP tear
- Tennis elbow
- Throwing injuries
Surgical & Non-surgical Treatments
Treatment depends on the injury, severity of symptoms, activity level and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team begins with nonsurgical options to help reduce pain, improve function and support recovery.
Treatment May Include:
- Evaluation and diagnosis of sports-related injuries
- Physical therapy referrals
- Bracing or supportive devices
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Orthobiologics, when appropriate (such as platelet-rich plasma injections)
- Patellofemoral instability surgery including:
- Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
- Medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament reconstruction
- Trochleoplasty
- ACL repair and reconstruction
- Arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction and repair
- Arthroscopic hip reconstruction and repair
- Cartilage restoration and transplantation
- Fulkerson osteotomy
- Lateral retinacular lengthening
- Meniscus repair and transplantation
- Multiple knee ligament reconstruction
- Osteochondral allograft and autograft procedures
- MACI
- Osteotomies, including high tibial osteotomy, distal femoral osteotomy, and anteromedialization
- Patellofemoral replacement
We are Here for You
An injury can be frustrating, especially when it keeps you from the sport, exercise or activities that are part of your life. Our team is here to help you understand your injury, review your treatment options and build a plan focused on recovery, performance and long-term joint health.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized sports medicine and joint preservation care, advanced treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth.
