Sports Medicine

Initial consultation

Patients will be evaluated by a member of our sports medicine team and receive a comprehensive exam which may include diagnostic imaging such as X-ray, MRI or CT. Following evaluation, our team will diagnose your condition and work with you to develop the optimal treatment plan.

Non-surgical Care

Many sports-related injuries can be successfully treated with non-surgical approaches that we will evaluate carefully. Our sports medicine experts may suggest physical therapy or medication to alleviate pain and restore function or additional therapies such as cortisone injections, dry needling (trigger point injections), platelet-rich plasma, viscosupplement injections, orthobiologics or needle tenotomy.

Sports Physical Therapy

We work closely with local physical therapists and our Mass General Brigham colleagues in the Spaulding Rehabilitation to help you build strength, improve balance and flexibility, and increase your endurance. Your rehabilitation team will evaluate your condition and recommend a treatment plan, whether that’s a simple change to your training and equipment or a more comprehensive therapy plan. Our rehab partners use the latest research and technology to help you get back your competitive edge.

Joint Preservation

The goal of joint preservation is to prevent injury, reduce inflammation and preserve cartilage. Our expert team offers a range of treatments, including:

Surgical Care

Patients with certain sports injuries, such as ACL tears, shoulder labral tears or meniscus injuries, may require surgery to make a full recovery. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to orthopedic surgery uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, modern anesthesia and rapid rehabilitation to support a smooth recovery.

Patients whose surgery requires an overnight stay at Salem Hospital will enjoy spacious, private rooms as well as the free valet parking and other amenities. All staff on these inpatient units are specially trained to care for orthopedic patients.

Orthopedics Walk-In (Peabody)

Patients with an orthopedic or sports-related injury to muscles, bones or joints can receive same-day care at Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Walk-In (Peabody). Our walk-in locations are staffed by expertly trained clinicians, providing physical examinations, diagnostic imaging (including x-rays), and comprehensive evaluations to ensure fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment that puts you on the road to recovery as soon as possible. On-site casting and bracing are available.