Common sports injuries we treat
- Knee: ACL tear, PCL tear, meniscus tear, patellar dislocation, MCL sprain
- Shoulder: dislocation, rotator cuff tear, SLAP labral tear, AC joint injury
- Ankle: sprains (ligament tear), peroneal tendon injury, osteochondral lesion
- Muscle injuries: hamstring tear, quadriceps tear, calf muscle strain
- Bone stress: stress fractures in runners, cricketers and long-distance walkers
- Overuse: patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee), shin splints, tennis/golfer's elbow
The sports medicine approach
Sports medicine is not just about surgery. The goal is returning you to sport at the same level — safely and sustainably. Accurate diagnosis first (clinical examination + MRI when needed), followed by the minimum intervention that achieves a full recovery. Most sports injuries are managed without surgery through structured rehabilitation and targeted injections.
When surgery is the right answer
- Complete ligament ruptures causing instability — ACL, shoulder dislocation
- Meniscus tears that are repairable — early repair preserves the meniscus and prevents arthritis
- Shoulder labral tears causing repeated dislocation (Bankart repair)
- Fractures sustained during sport
- Rotator cuff tears causing significant weakness not responding to 3+ months of physiotherapy