Sports Medicine
Expertise in sports injuries and athletic performance
Sports Medicine at Boston Orthopaedic & Spine
Since being founded in 1984, Boston Orthopaedic & Spine has been one of the premier orthopedic practices for care of athletes and weekend warriors in the Boston area.
Our 5 fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians have decades of experience providing cutting-edge treatments and performing advanced surgical procedures. Our compassionate team of professionals uses a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the most advanced treatment for all your sports-related injuries.
Just as every athlete focuses on his or her particular sport, our team is dedicated to sports medicine, and this ensures the best possible care and outcome.
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Call (617) 738-8642 or self-schedule.
The Leading Sports Medicine Specialists
Boston Orthopaedic & Spine’s sports medicine specialists have advanced training and expertise in all areas of orthopedics, including: hip, knee, spine, shoulder & elbow, hand & wrist, foot & ankle. As a well-respected group with real-world experience, we can treat all of your sports medicine and sports injury needs:
Upper Extremity
- Rotator Cuff tear
- Biceps/Superior Labrum injuries
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder (AC) separation
- Shoulder arthritis
- Frozen shoulder
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Elbow instability
- Wrist sprains & strains
- Hand & finger injuries
- Fractures
Lower Extremity
- Hip labral tear
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip bursitis
- ACL injuries
- PCL injuries
- MCL/LCL injuries
- Cartilage injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Patellar and Quad tendon tears
- Tendonitis
- Ankle sprains
- Fractures
Prevention & Treatment Plans
- Advanced X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound
- Chiropractic treatment
- Massage therapy
- Concussion evaluation & management
- Sports psychology
- Education for coaches, trainers & students
- Injections
- Injury prevention
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Pre-screening athletic physicals
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- Advanced ligament and tendon reconstruction
- Cartilage repair and restoration
- Bone and soft tissue repair and reconstruction
- Team physician & athletic trainer event coverage
Proudly Providing Sports Medicine Coverage
Boston Orthopaedic & Spine’s physicians have proudly served some of the country’s most prestigious athletic institutions for decades. This is a partial list of the teams that have selected us for their roster:
Our Team
We understand your desire to get back into the game, and will do everything we can to make that happen safely. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a high school, college, or professional athlete, if you suffer an injury, you need to see a physician with the highest level of experience.
Schedule an appointment today and one of our top-rated sports medicine providers will help you get back in the game with an individualized treatment plan.
Thomas F. Burke, MD
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About Dr. Burke
Orthopedics Surgeon
Specializing in: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy,
Trauma & Fracture Care, Shoulder Reconstruction
James A. Karlson, MD
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About Dr. Karlson
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specializing in Sports Medicine Including:
Knee, Hip, Ankle, and Shoulder injuries
Jennifer Luz, MD
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Anthony J. Schena, MD
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About Dr. Schena
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specializing in Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics (Knee, Shoulder, and Joint Reconstruction)
Glen Ross, MD
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