Treatment/procedure options:

Treatment includes rest, pain management medications, and avoidance of physical activities and high concentration-related activities such as reading, using a computer, or watching TV. See our sports medicine physicians specially trained in concussion care, Dr. Bhardwaj and Dr. Propst, for a prompt diagnosis and recovery treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.

Treatment/procedure options:

Non-surgical treatment options may include rest, elevation, ice, injections, and physical therapy.

However, in some cases, surgery to repair the cartilage may be recommended and our sports medicine surgeons are equipped with the experience and skills to perform a cartilage repair or restoration procedure based on the severity of the injury and portion of cartilage that is damaged.

Knee cartilage repair surgery generally removes frayed cartilage to smooth and contour the cartilage surface. The procedure eases pain due to less friction and ultimately, slows down further cartilage degeneration. Furthermore, a cartilage restoration procedure can use a variety of techniques, dependent on the injury, to rebuild the cartilage by either supplementing the existing cartilage with a cartilage graft or stimulating the bone to produce new cartilage. Both types of surgeries will require assistive devices post-operation, such as a brace or crutches, and physical therapy to restore strength and range of motion.

All post-op recovery treatment plan details will be discussed with your sports medicine surgeon prior to the operation so you know what to expect.

Treatment/procedure options:

Non-surgical treatments include the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), anti-inflammatory medication, and injections. In the case that surgery is necessary, our UTMB providers specialize in meniscus repair, reconstruction, and transplantation. Each type of surgical procedure is dependent on the injury as well as various factors such as the patient's age, weight, stability of ligaments surrounding the meniscus, and previous surgery or injury.

Treatment/procedure options:

Depending on the severity of the injury, conservative treatments such as rest, ice, and physical therapy can help aid recovery. However, if the conservative treatments have not reduced pain, steroid injections or surgery may be considered. Arthroscopic minimally invasive repair can be performed as a day surgery procedure.

Treatment/procedure options:

With the assistance of pain medication, rest, applying ice to the injury, and physical therapy, a minor condition of shoulder separation may take a few weeks to a month to fully recover with the use of an assistive device such as a sling. Severe cases, however, may require surgery to repair ligaments and stabilize injured bones.

Treatment/procedure options:

First time dislocation is usually treated with rest or physical therapy but may also require manipulation of the shoulder bones to return them back to their proper position. Manipulation of the shoulder bones, also known as a closed reduction, may require a muscle relaxer, sedative, or general anesthetic prior to this process depending on the severity of pain. The process would then be followed by immobilizing the shoulder for three days to a few weeks with the use of a sling or splint. If shoulder dislocation continues to occur, surgery can become necessary to stabilize the shoulder. Our surgeons are experienced with all types of shoulder stabilization ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic repair to open surgeries such as the Latarjet procedure.

Treatment/procedure options:

Treatment options for mild strains and sprains may include anti-inflammatory medications, rest, applying ice on and off for 20 minutes during the first 24-48 hours, compression to reduce swelling, and elevating the affected area above the heart. More severe cases may require immobilization such as splint or cast. Severe cases may require surgery to repair torn ligaments and/or reattach muscles and tendons.

Treatment/procedure options:

Treatment depends on the type of injury, affected area, and severity. If surgery is necessary, details of the procedure and post-operative treatment will be discussed with your sports medicine surgeon prior to the procedure so that you know what to expect.