From weekend athletes to students, sports injuries are a major part of orthopedic care in Southwest Florida, and several local surgeons are fellowship-trained in sports medicine.
Sports medicine covers injuries to ligaments, tendons, and cartilage — most commonly ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder instability. Many are repaired arthroscopically through small incisions, which generally means less pain and faster recovery than open surgery. The metro has surgeons who subspecialize in sports medicine and shoulder/elbow surgery, including team-physician-level expertise. Treatment often starts conservatively (physical therapy, injections) before surgery is considered. This is general information, not medical advice — your surgeon will tailor treatment to your injury and goals.
Arthroscopic rebuilding of a torn anterior cruciate ligament using a graft.
Trims or repairs torn knee cartilage through small incisions.
Arthroscopic reattachment of torn shoulder tendons.
PRP or cortisone injections used for some tendon and joint conditions.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — OrthoInfo ↗American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) ↗Choose a board-certified surgeon — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.