Sports medicine
Physicians specializing in sports medicine help with injuries related to athletics, fitness and exercise. They can diagnose and treat damage to the muscle, ligament, bone and tendon. Common reasons to see them include concussions, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, shin splints and muscle strains.
Orthopedic sports medicine in Houston
If you're impacted by a sports injury, we work to restore mobility to your daily life.
If you consider yourself active, it can be difficult to experience interruptions to that lifestyle. Injuries are discouraging, but at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, we offer advanced sports medicine diagnostics and treatments so you can get back to living the life you love.
Sports injuries we treat
At our hospital, we treat many types of sports injuries, including:
- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Overuse injuries
- Sprains
- Strains
- Tears
Services provided by our sports doctors
We are dedicated to helping athletes of all ages quickly and safely recover from sports injuries, and firmly believe that no unexpected complication should keep you from living the life you love.
Sports injury rehabilitation
Sports injuries affect the musculoskeletal system, which encompasses your muscles, bones and cartilage. Regardless of the type and severity of your condition, rehabilitation is often the best form of treatment, and we personalize these programs to meet your unique needs.
While sports injuries can occur on any part of the body, they most commonly involve the:
- Ankle
- Elbow
- Foot
- Hand
- Hip
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Spine
- Wrist
Our sports medicine specialists employ the latest sports injury rehabilitation techniques, while using a team approach to ensure optimal recovery.
Beginning with diagnostic imaging, our doctors can gain a greater understanding of the current condition of your affected area so a treatment plan can begin to take shape. Physical, occupational and aquatic therapy are available, with the goal of helping you increase independence and functionality as you go.
If your injury or condition requires surgery, our skilled surgeons are available to serve you, many of whom are a part of Fondren Orthopedic Group.
Pediatric sports medicine
As part of our sports medicine services, we are dedicated to helping young athletes and children recover from sports injuries quickly and safely. We offer a variety of pediatric sports medicine treatment options, prioritizing nonsurgical approaches whenever possible.
Texas Orthopedic Hospital's sports medicine program
Learn more about the sports medicine program we offer at our hospital.