Sports Medicine Injury Treatment

While exercising is good for you, sports injuries are common due to either trauma or overuse of the muscles and joints. Most sports injuries are initially treated with rest and recovery and rehabilitation; however, surgery may be needed depending on the severity of the injury. The most common types of sports medicine injuries are anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, and knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle arthroscopy. The primary goal for the surgical treatment of your sports medicine injury is to optimize your recovery so you can return to your sport/activity as quickly as possible. It is important to talk to your doctor about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure to optimize your recovery and pain relief.