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UC Davis Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary collection of experts in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and sports performance and wellness. We offer a range of non-invasive treatments, injections and surgery to meet your specific needs.

Together we can help you live a healthy, active life.


Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic sports medicine

Specializing in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, including:

  • ACL tear
  • Meniscus and ligament injuries of the knee
  • Arthritis of the shoulder
  • Shoulder instability and rotator cuff disorders of the shoulder
  • Instability and tendon injury of the elbow
  • Shin splints and compartment syndrome of the leg

Foot and Ankle Service

UC Davis Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinic

Specializing in foot and ankle injuries, including:

  • Arthritis of the foot and ankle
  • Achilles tears and Achilles disorders
  • Ankle and foot fractures
  • Bunions and toe deformities
  • Post-traumatic foot and ankle deformities
  • Neuropathic disease of the foot and ankle
  • Ankle cartilage injuries
  • Osteochondral Defects (OCD)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sports/musculoskeletal clinic

Specializing in shoulder, elbow, knee, hip ankle and wrist injuries, with treatments including:

  • Standard and ultrasound guided injections including:
    • Steroid/Cortisone
    • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
    • Prolotherapy
    • Local anesthetic
    • Therapeutic saline
    • Hyaluronate/viscosupplementation
  • Tenex - for chronic tendon pain
  • Ergonomics and Postural training
  • Splinting or bracing
  • Preventative and rehabilitative exercise recommendations
  • Nutrition recommendations for reducing joint/muscle pain
  • Evaluation of sports and training programs
  • Acupuncture