Sports medicine services: Why choose us?

BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. Any injury can be devastating when you enjoy an active lifestyle. We can help, whether you’ve suffered an on-field injury or pain is keeping you from fully participating in everyday activities. We offer:

  • Expertise: Orthopedists with advanced training in sports medicine guide your care. You also have access to specialists in hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and foot and ankle conditions. We are at the leading edge of sports medicine care helping people with complex injuries get back in the game.

  • Elite-level sports medicine: We are the team doctors for the NHL’s St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis CITY SC. We also prevent and treat injuries at the high school and college levels. You can expect the same high-quality care we provide these teams.

  • Team mindset: Sports medicine doctors collaborate with physiatrists (physical medicine doctors), physical therapists, athletic trainers and rehabilitation specialists. We coordinate all the services you need so you have a seamless experience.

  • Easy access: You won’t have to wait long to feel better when you're hurt. Some of our specialists offer virtual visits. They are also available in after-hours orthopedic injury clinics. We see patients age 5 and older with concerns such as sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures.

Conditions we treat

Common sports-related conditions we treat include:

    Related conditions

    ACL tear

    Achilles tendonitis

    Bursitis

    Plantar fasciitis

    Tennis elbow

    Non-surgical sports medicine treatments

    Physical therapy is a common non-surgical treatment for sports-related injuries. Here, you have access to special gyms, some with designated areas for running and throwing. Learn more about physical medicine and physical therapy.

    Additional sports medicine services include:

    Aquatic therapy
    Doing exercises in water takes pressure off painful joints so you can get moving earlier in your recovery. Available at select locations.
    Custom splints and adaptive devices
    These devices fit the unique shape of your body. They hold the affected area in a position that provides support and relieves strain.
    Therapeutic injections
    We inject drugs or other substances directly into your area of concern, which can speed healing. Real-time imaging helps deliver them with precision.
    Therapeutic massage
    Licensed massage therapists help loosen stiff tissue, which increases blood flow to injured areas and promotes healing.
    Sports injury surgeries we perform

    Depending on the sports injury, our sports medicine specialists may recommend surgical treatment. Our team has decades of experience and excel in complex procedures like multi-ligament knee repair. We often use minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopy to aid in an athlete’s rapid recovery and return to mobility.

    Types of sports injury surgery we offer include:

    Achilles tendon repair
    We reconnect torn tendons. We may remove damaged tissue if there is wear and tear. Sometimes, we replace the tendon with a new one.
    Cartilage repair
    Surgeons use a variety of techniques to restore healthy cartilage. These techniques include making small cuts in nearby bones to stimulate new tissue development.
    Knee ligament reconstruction
    We replace torn or damaged knee ligaments with healthy tissue from elsewhere in your body. Sometimes donor tissue is used.
    Plantar fasciitis release surgery
    Experts make small cuts in the band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. Or, they may place incisions in one of the two calf muscles.
    Shoulder instability repair
    We use a variety of techniques to stabilize your joint, like tightening ligaments, fixing worn-down bones or repairing cartilage tears.
    Tennis elbow surgery
    Surgeons remove damaged parts of the elbow tendon and strengthen the remaining tissue with stitches.
    Tommy John surgery
    We replace torn elbow ligaments from throwing injuries with healthy tissue from other areas of the body. Also known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
    Locations

    Schedule your appointment

    Call  (314) 362-9355  or  (800) 392-0936  to schedule your appointment with a specialist.

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