Sports Medicine
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, sports-related injuries can slow you down and keep you from participating in the activities you love. Sports injuries require special attention, and physicians and surgeons are specially trained to treat athletes of all ages.
Sports medicine specialists at Merit Health River Oaks diagnose and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. The sports medicine doctors work closely with rehabilitation specialists and athletic trainers to help you return to your sport as quickly as possible. We offer advanced diagnosis and treatment for a variety of sports injuries, including:
- Dislocations
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Neuromas and other nerve conditions
- Ligament and muscle injuries and tears
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Shin splints
- Tendonitis