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Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
At Vincera, we care for athletes at the highest levels—and we bring that same precision, urgency, and attention to every patient. Whether you’re training for a season, rebuilding after an injury, or simply trying to move without pain, our orthopedic surgeons specialize in the knee, shoulder, and elbow, with additional expertise in achilles tendon tears injuries, proximal hamstring ruptures, sports-related tendon injuries and nonoperative interventions.
Our goal is simple: get you back to doing what you love—stronger, safer, and more confident.
- Specialty focus:
- Knee: Ligament Injuries and Meniscus Tears
- Shoulder: Labrum, Rotator Cuff, Biceps Injuries, Shoulder Instability, AC joint injuries
- Elbow: Tendon Tears, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
- Non-surgical options first when appropriate: PT planning, PRP, Visco supplementation and cortisone injections, return-to-sport guidance
- Surgical expertise for high-demand injuries: ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, shoulder instability and labrum surgery, UCL reconstruction of the elbow (“Tommy John Surgery”) and all elbow tendon repairs, Proximal hamstring repair, achilles tendon repairs., and pec tendon tears
- Designed for outcomes: confidence, durability, performance, and a safe return to activity
What to Expect
- Start with your goals. Sport, work demands, lifestyle, timeline, and what you’ve tried.
- Focused exam and clear diagnosis. Strength, motion, stability, mechanics.
- Imaging only when it adds value. Used to confirm and guide decisions.
- A plan with milestones. Rehab targets, next steps, and recovery timing you can understand.
Knee
- ACL tear, ACL sprain, knee instability
- Meniscus tear, meniscus repair evaluation
- Cartilage injury, chondral defect
- Patellar tendon pain, kneecap pain
- Knee arthritis, swelling, stiffness
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Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff tendinitis
- Labral tear, SLAP tear
- Shoulder instability, dislocation, recurrent subluxation
- AC joint injury, shoulder separation, AC joint arthritis
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Elbow
- UCL injury, Tommy John evaluation
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Distal biceps injury, triceps injury
- Throwing elbow pain
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Achilles & Tendon
- Achilles tendinopathy, insertional Achilles pain
- Achilles partial tear / suspected tear
- Sports-related tendon pain patterns and return-to-run planning
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Hamstring
- Hamstring tear/rupture
- Hamstring tendonitis
- Hamstring strain "pulled hamstring"
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FAQs
Do all ACL tears require surgery?
Not always. Some patients do well with structured rehab, while others benefit from reconstruction based on instability, sport demands, associated injuries, and long-term goals.
Is a meniscus tear always surgical?
No. Many tears improve with the right plan. Surgery may be recommended when symptoms persist, the knee catches/locks, or certain tear patterns interfere with function and activity.
Can rotator cuff injuries improve without surgery?
Often, yes—especially with a targeted program that restores motion, strength, and mechanics. Surgery may be recommended when weakness, tear pattern, or persistent symptoms limit function.
What is Tommy John surgery?
“Tommy John” commonly refers to UCL reconstruction—a procedure used when the elbow’s stabilizing ligament cannot support throwing or high-demand activity despite appropriate non-surgical care. UCL surgery can be done from a “repair” or “reconstruction” approach and this decision is made on a patient to patient basis.
Is PRP the same as a steroid injection?
No. Steroid injections are often used to calm inflammation and pain. PRP is a biologic option derived from your own blood that may be considered for select diagnoses as part of a larger rehab and recovery strategy.
What if I’ve already been told I “need surgery”?
A second opinion can confirm the diagnosis and ensure you understand all options. If surgery is appropriate, we’ll explain why and outline a clear recovery plan and timeline.
Ready to get back to what you love?
If you’re dealing with knee, shoulder, elbow, or leg pain—or you want an expert opinion on the best next step—our team at Vincera is here to help.
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