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International Health - Centers of Excellence: Sports Medicine

Overview

Washington University sports medicine physicians specialize in pediatric, adolescent and adult sports medicine.  They treat professional and amateur athletes of all sports

This sports medicine service is the official medical provider for the St. Louis Rams and St. Louis Blues, Washington University Varsity athletics, and Troy and Lafayette High Schools in Missouri.  They also provide care for various athletic events such as the GO! St. Louis Marathon, as well as local and national soccer events.

Number of procedures

This group treats more than 3,500 new patients a year, with the total number of outpatient visits exceeding 10,000 annually.

Specialized services

The sports medicine service follows a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of sports-related injuries. Through a close relationship with experts such as physical therapists, athletic trainers, physiatrists and sports nutritionists, our physicians provide comprehensive patient care for athletes of all levels and abilities.

Commonly performed procedures include: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscectomies (removal of knee cartilage), rotator cuff repair, treatment of shoulder instability, knee ligament reconstruction and revision, arthroscopy of the upper and lower extremities (knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and hip). Other procedures performed include :
  • Meniscal transplantation
  • Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction of the elbow ("Tommy John" procedure)
  • Cartilage transplantation
  • ImPACT concussion testing
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
  • Osteochondral autograft transfer (OATS) procedure / Mosaicplasty
  • Revision posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
  • Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
  • High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO)
  • Distal Femoral Osteotomy
  • Multi-ligamentous reconstruction of the knee
  • Patellar stabilization
  • Hip arthroscopy
  • Labral repair of the hip
  • Femoralacetabular impingement of the hip
  • Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI)
  • Revision shoulder stabilization
  • Revision rotator cuff repair
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstruction
  • Biceps tenodesis
  • Exertional Compartment Syndrome Testing
The level of advanced arthroscopic techniques available through our fellowship trained sports medicine physicians offer better options for treatment than can be found at most medical centers in the United States. Our surgeons are able to evaluate sports injuries using the latest technology in surgical and non-operative treatment methods, then work with the patient to decide upon the most appropriate treatment.

Key physicians

Robert Brophy, MD
Mark Halstead, MD
Matthew J. Matava, MD.
Matthew Smith, MD
Rick W. Wright, MD.

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