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The DHR Health Sports Medicine team is dedicated to optimizing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and helping athletes of all levels on their journey to recovery. Our team of specialized physicians, physical therapists, and staff are committed to providing comprehensive care, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and personalized treatment plans. Whether you're a student or professional athlete striving for peak performance, pursuing fitness goals, or someone recovering from a sports-related injury, we are your trusted partner in achieving and maintaining optimal performance and recovery.

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Knee

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Patella Dislocation

A patella dislocation is a common injury in which the kneecap, or patella, moves out of its normal position within the knee joint. The dislocation usually occurs due to a strong impact, fall, bad step, or sudden twist and turn. Patients with a patella dislocation may experience intense pain, swelling, and the inability to walk. Patella dislocations can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and treatment.

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ACL Tears and Reconstruction

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a major knee ligament that provides stability to the knee’s bones. ACL tears tend to occur during sports when receiving an impact to the knee or when excessive stress is placed on the ligament. Patients with ACL tears typically experience pain, swelling, and instability of the knee.

Our highly trained Sports Medicine experts offer the best in sports medicine care, including comprehensive medical, surgical, and rehabilitation treatment for ACL tears. Our team focuses on getting every patient back to their physical activities as quickly and as safely as possible.

Non-Surgical Treatments Available:
  • Brace
  • Immobilization
  • Physical Therapy
Surgical Treatments Available:
  • Reconstruction

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Meniscus Tears

A torn meniscus is a common injury in which the cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the knee joint is damaged. A meniscus tear can happen while engaging in sports activities like running, twisting, rapid pivoting, or gradually over time as a result of normal “wear and tear”. Patients with a torn meniscus will primarily experience pain in the knee, especially when engaging in physical activity.

Meniscus tears can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and treatment. Our Board Certified Sports Medicine experts are dedicated to diagnosing your injury, and providing the best customized treatment option for even the most severe of cases. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your injuries and help you return to the highest level of performance.

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Ligament and Tendon Injuries

Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones to each other, providing strength and stability. They are often torn or stretched as a result of sudden twisting motions like in sports. The symptoms of a ligament injury include pain, swelling, popping sounds, and weakness.

Tendons are cords of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones. They are very susceptible to injury and are often strained due to their connection to the muscles. The symptoms of a tendon injury often includes sudden joint or muscle pain that worsens, and the inability to move.

DHR Health Sports Medicine experts are here to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and care, even for the most severe ligament and tendon injuries. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs help you return to the highest level of performance and active lifestyle.

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Knee Pain

The knee is a complex joint that is highly susceptible to injury. It is composed of four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula, and the patella or kneecap. These four bones are supported by ligaments and tendons that allow the knee to bend and straighten. Knee pain can result from numerous injuries, including ligament tears, tendonitis, dislocations, arthritis, and more.

DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are dedicated to diagnosing your pain and providing the best care for even the most complex knee injuries. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your knee pain and help you return to the highest level of performance.

Shoulder

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Slap Tears

SLAP tears, also known as labrum tears, are common injuries caused by injury or overuse. A SLAP tear happens when cartilage in the inner part of the shoulder joint is torn. They tend to occur while engaging in sports or physical activity that requires constant overhead motion, like in swimming, softball, or weight lifting.

Patients may experience persistent shoulder pain, constant popping, or deep pain when doing certain movements. If left untreated, labrum tears can worsen and lead to serious complications.

Nonsurgical Treatments:
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Cortisone shots
  • Physical therapy
Surgical Treatments:
  • Debridement surgery
  • Arthroscopic labral surgery
  • Bicep tenodesis surgery

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Clavicle Fractures

Commonly referred to as a broken collarbone, a clavicle fracture occurs as a result of traumatic events such as car accidents, falls, or collisions commonly observed in sports. Patients with a broken collarbone will experience a snapping at the time of injury, sharp pain, and difficulty moving the arm, swelling, and an irregular shoulder form appearance.

Clavicle fractures require immediate medical attention. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your injuries and help you return to your highest level of performance.

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Shoulder Dislocation

A shoulder dislocation happens when the bones in the shoulder joint are pushed out of their normal position. Dislocations tend to happen as a result of traumatic falls, car accidents, or sports injuries. Patients with a dislocated shoulder typically experience extreme pain, weakness, swelling, limited movement, and a visible displaced shoulder.

Shoulder dislocations can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and treatment. DHR Health Sports Medicine experts are dedicated to diagnosing your dislocation, and providing the best specialized treatment option for even the most severe of cases.

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Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a joint that gives your arms a wide range of motion. This wide range of motion makes the shoulder more susceptible to injuries such as sprains, rotator cuff tears, and cartilage defects. Shoulder pain encompasses any discomfort that is felt around the shoulder joint, including pain, soreness, stiffness, throbbing, weakness, and popping.

The DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are committed to diagnosing your pain and delivering the best comprehensive care, even for the most severe shoulder injuries. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your pain and help you return to the highest level of performance.

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Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff is comprised of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint, ensuring the arm’s stability. A rotator cuff injury occurs when one of the tendons tears and detaches from the joint’s bone. Rotator cuff injuries tend to be caused by sudden traumatic events or through repetitive overhead movements, as seen in sports such as baseball, tennis, and swimming. Patients with rotator cuff injuries may experience intense pain when moving their arm, disrupted sleeping, and weakness.

DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are committed to diagnosing the severity of your injury and delivering the best comprehensive care. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your condition and help you return to the highest level of performance.

Nonsurgical Treatments:
  • Physical therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • Steroid injections
Surgical Treatment:
  • Surgical repair of the rotator cuff tear

Ankle

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Ankle Pain

Ankle pain refers to any pain or discomfort felt throughout the ankle. Ankle pain can be caused by many reasons including fractures, sprains, arthritis, and regular wear and tear.

Ankle pain can vary in severity and requires proper diagnosis and treatment. DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are committed to diagnosing your pain and delivering the best comprehensive care.

Treatments:
  • Braces and splints
  • Joint aspiration
  • Medication
  • Orthotic inserts
  • Physical therapy
  • Steroid injections
  • Surgery

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Ankle Sprain

A sprained ankle is a common injury that happens when the ankle ligament is stretched too far. Most sprains are due to a rolling or twisting of the ankle that often results from falls or injuries in sports such as basketball, football, soccer, or tennis.

Ankle sprains can vary in severity, and may lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, bruising, instability, and reduced range of motion.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture

The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. An Achilles tendon rupture occurs when sudden movement puts stress on the tendon leading it to rupture. This tends to happen during sports with sudden stops and pivots such as soccer, football, and basketball. Patients with Achilles tendon ruptures tend to experience sharp sudden pain, pain when walking, swelling, and bruising.

Achilles tendon ruptures are traumatic injuries that require immediate medical attention.

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Ankle Fractures

An ankle fracture is also known as a broken ankle. The ankle joint is made up of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. A fracture occurs when one or more of these bones are broken. This can happen due to a fall, a twist while walking or running, or a significant impact during an accident. Patients with an ankle fracture may experience throbbing pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking.

Ankle fractures can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and treatment. Our Board Certified Sports Medicine experts are dedicated to diagnosing your fracture, and providing the best specialized treatment option for even the most severe of injuries. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your fracture and help you return to the highest level of performance.

Non-Surgical Treatments:
  • Activity modifications
  • Bracing or casting the foot and ankle
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Physical therapy
  • Steroid injections
  • Immobilization
Surgical Treatments:
  • Ankle replacement surgery
  • Ankle stabilization
  • Reduction
  • Fracture fixation
Minimally invasive surgery

Elbow, Wrist & Hand

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Elbow Ligament Injury

Elbow Ligament Injury, also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), is a surgical procedure performed on the elbow. This surgery is performed to replace a damaged or torn ulnar collateral ligament, a strong band of tissue on the inside of your elbow.

UCL injuries are most common in people who participate in sports that involve overhead throwing such as baseball, softball, football, and tennis. UCL injuries can vary in severity and may require UCL reconstruction surgery, such as the Tommy John surgery, in order to return to play. Our Board Certified Sports Medicine experts are dedicated to diagnosing your injury and providing the best treatment option. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your injuries and help you return to the highest level of performance as soon as possible.

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Tennis/Golfer Elbow

Golfer’s elbow, known as medial epicondylitis, is a form of tendonitis that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm and elbow. Golfer’s elbow tends to happen as a result of repeated arm and wrist bending, and grasping or twisting of things. A patient with golfer’s elbow may experience aching pain, decreased grip strength, and hand tingling or numbness.

Tennis elbow is a strain injury that causes pain and inflammation in the elbow. Like golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow happens as a result of repetitive motions like swinging or twisting of the lower arm. Patients with tennis elbow may experience exterior elbow pain, stiffness, swelling, and weakened grip.

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Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain

The elbow, wrist, and hands are highly susceptible to injury, especially when engaging in physical activity. Pain in these areas can result from numerous injuries, including ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendinitis, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, and more.

Treatments:
  • Pain medication
  • Cast or splint
  • Physical therapy
  • Steroid injections
  • Platelet-rich plasma
  • Surgery

Non-Surgical Options

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Concussion Management

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that results from a blow to the head or body. This disrupts normal brain function and causes symptoms such as headaches, nausea, confusion, temporary loss of consciousness, imbalance, and blurry vision. Concussions tend to be common in contact sports.

Concussions can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and care. Our board-certified sports medicine experts are available to diagnose and treat even the most severe of concussions. Our specialized treatment options will treat your injury and help you return to the highest level of performance.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy refers to any disorder or condition that affects a tendon. Tendons are rope-like tissues that connect the muscles to the bones. Thus, tendinopathy tends to occur as a result of an injury or overuse of a tendon. Common tendinopathies includes rotator cuff tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow. Patients with tendinopathy may experience pain, tenderness, difficulty moving a joint, weakness, and a burning sensation.

Tendinopathy requires proper diagnosis and treatment from a medical expert. DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are dedicated to diagnosing your condition and providing the optimal treatment for your injury. Our multispecialty diagnostic and rehabilitation programs will treat your tendinopathy and help you regain your strength and abilities as soon as possible.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses blood platelets to promote healing and accelerate tissue repair. The treatment is typically administered through an injection and aids in treating various sport related injuries including ligament tears, joint sprains, pulled muscles, tendon injuries, and more.

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Dislocations

Dislocations involve the separation or displacement of two bones in a joint from their usual position, typically following trauma, a forceful impact, or a sports-related injury. The most commonly dislocated joints are the shoulders, knees, and elbows. Symptoms of a dislocation include pain, swelling, bruising, instability, and the appearance of a joint being out of place.

Dislocations can vary in severity and require proper diagnosis and treatment. DHR Health Board Certified Sports Medicine experts are dedicated to diagnosing your dislocation, and providing the best specialized treatment option for even the most severe of injuries. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your fracture and help you return to the highest level of performance.

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Sprains

Sprains are common injuries that happen when a ligament is stretched or torn. Most sprains are due to falls and sports injuries. The most commonly sprained joints include the knee, wrist, ankle, and fingers. Sprains can vary in severity, and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, bruising, instability, and reduced range of motion.

The DHR Health Sports Medicine specialists are committed to delivering the best comprehensive care for even the most severe of sprains. Our multispecialty diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation programs will treat your injury and help you return to the highest level of performance.

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Splints and Casting

Splints and casts are used to provide a part of the body with support and protection following an injury or surgical treatment. Splints and casts are most commonly used to assist in the healing process of arms, elbows, wrists, hands, legs, knees, ankles, and feet.

Our team of Sports Medicine specialists are committed to providing specialized and effective treatment for any kind of injury. With personalized splints and casts, our DHR Health experts are dedicated to aiding your recovery and getting you back to your highest level of performance as soon as possible.

Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy not only helps patients recover from an injury, but also helps prevent injuries from developing. Our physical therapy program helps patients achieve muscle control, balance, flexibility, and mobility, while building strength and endurance.

Our Sports Medicine experts are committed to providing patient-centered and individualized physical therapy to athletes and patients of all ages. Our team of physical therapists work closely with our physicians to assist you in recovering your strength and restoring your full athletic capabilities.

Sports Physical Therapy is Useful for:

  • ACL tear and reconstruction
  • UCL injury and repair
  • Rotator cuff tear and repair
  • Recovery after surgery
  • Conditions related to overuse of joins such as knees, elbows, shoulders or hips
  • Pain management

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Our Physicians

Daniel A. Romanelli, MD, FAAOS
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Daniel A. Romanelli, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Locations
4750 N. Expressway 77
Brownsville, TX 78526

(956) 362-1100
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4770 Frontage Rd
Suite 305a
Brownsville, TX 78520

(956) 362-3980
(956) 362-3979
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1000 E. Expressway 83
Suite 5B
La Joya, TX 78560

956-362-5870
956-362-5875
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Eric Wilkinson, MD
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Eric Wilkinson, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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5540 Raphael Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 362-6683
(956) 362-6818
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1313 St. Claire
Mission, TX 78572

(956) 362-6980
(956) 362-6989
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Kip Owen, MD, FAAOS
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Kip Owen, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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5540 Raphael Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 362-6683
(956) 362-6818
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Sujan Gogu, DO
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Sujan Gogu, DO

Sports Medicine
Locations
1000 E. Dove Ave.
Suite 200
McAllen, TX 78504

(956) 362-8890
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Edinburg, TX 78539
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Mission, TX 78572
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La Joya

DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
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La Joya, TX 78560
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4770 Frontage Rd
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Brownsville, TX 78520
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McAllen, TX 78504
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