FAST, EXPERT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sports Medicine
Almost everyone who considers themselves an athlete or regularly plays sports will experience some level of sports-related or exercise-induced pain, such as from a strain or sprain. Usually, these issues go away on their own. However, sometimes sports-related injuries don’t improve without treatment or are serious enough to require sports medicine care from a skilled doctor.
When this happens, a medical doctor working within the field of orthopedics and specializing in sports medicine, also known as a sports medicine physician, can help. This type of physician or surgeon is a medical expert who provides nonsurgical and surgical treatments for sports-related injuries and conditions. Our sports medicine experts at Orthopedic Associates in St. Louis, Dr. James Burke, Dr. Ryan Pitts, and Dr. Frank Thomas, have a wide range of expertise and experience in sports-related ailments and have additional education and training in specific areas of the body and treatment techniques. Additionally, all of our sports medicine surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for orthopedic surgery, which is an additional mark of distinction that extends beyond minimum standards and competency for their specialty.
Official Sports Medicine Providers
Dr. Pitts is one of few orthopedic surgeons in St. Louis to also carry a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine. He also takes pride in giving back to the community by serving as a team physician for Columbia High School. Dr. Thomas is also a team physician for Maryville University.
At Orthopedic Associates, we're dedicated to providing you with superior access to exceptional sports medicine care. Our sports medicine physicians understand the frustrations and challenges many athletes and weekend warriors face with an injury or condition, which is why they work diligently to determine the best course of treatment for your injury and condition to return you quickly and safely to your active lifestyle.
SIGNS YOU HAVE SUFFERED A SPORTS INJURY
Your specific type of pain and other symptoms offer insights into your sports medicine condition, its severity, and how to treat it. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may need to consult with a sports medicine expert:
- Exercise-induced hip pain after high-intensity exercise
- Knee pain after playing sports
- Pain when raising or lowering your arm
- Pain when trying to twist or turn your knee
- Popping sensation in the knee
- Shoulder pain
- Swollen ankle or elbow
If any of the issues above sound familiar to you, your orthopedic sports medicine specialist may diagnose you with one of these sports medicine conditions or injuries:
- ACL injury
- Bursitis
- Concussion
- Fracture
- Labral tear
- Ligament injury
- Meniscus tear
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sprain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
At Orthopedic Associates, we understand that acute orthopedic injuries require immediate treatment.
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PATIENT EDUCATION CENTER
Dedicated to providing you with the information you need to understand your condition and care options, we offer a comprehensive online patient education center.
IOVERA° COLD THERAPY
A minimally invasive treatment, iovera° offers you targeted relief for your pain. It’s designed to provide immediate, long-lasting knee pain relief without medication.
SPORTS COMMUNITY
Athletic wellness is a team game. Orthopedic Associates is here to play our part in your team’s health and performance, offering specialized expertise to keep your athletes in action.
SUPERIOR ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE CARE
At Orthopedic Associates, our team of specialists and staff strives for excellence in orthopedic medicine and podiatry, offering exceptional knowledge and skill in every patient encounter. When diagnosing injuries and conditions, our doctors consider all factors and options before offering a care recommendation and are committed to attempting nonsurgical treatment options first before recommending surgery. Our sports medicine physicians, Dr. James Burke, Dr. Ryan Pitts, and Dr. Frank Thomas, will work with you to develop a custom treatment plan that specifically meets your individual needs and concerns.
However, for advanced conditions or serious injuries, minimally invasive surgery may be the best treatment choice. If this is true for you, you can move forward in confidence knowing our dedicated surgeons are board-certified, have additional training, and will perform the procedure with care, skill, and precision.
All along the way—from diagnosis to treatment and surgery as well as postoperative recovery—we are here for you. Our additional services, including digital X-ray, MRI, durable medical equipment (DME), physical therapy, and our surgery center, are all conveniently accessible to you.
Our Sports Medicine Specialists
Our Locations
- Main Office – St. Louis
1050 Old Des Peres Road
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63131 - Bonne Terre
55 Nesbit Drive
Suite B
Bonne Terre, MO 63628 - Columbia
Eleven South Professional Building
1000 Eleven South
Suite 3C
Columbia, IL 62236 - Sunset Hills Healthcare
3844 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Suite 125
St. Louis, MO 63127