Sports Medicine
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The Sports Medicine Division of Washington University Orthopedics is made up of Robert Brophy, MD, Terra Blatnik, MD, Kayla Daniel, MD, Mark Halstead, MD, William Hollabaugh, MD, Derrick Knapik, MD, Matthew Matava, MD, Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS, Christopher Rothrock, MD, and Matthew Smith, MD, and brings world-class care to patients of all ages. Our providers specialize in the treatment of a wide variety of injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, foot and ankle, in addition to athletic concussions.
Patient Care
Most importantly, our providers are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and service to you and your family. As a specialty, sports medicine treats injuries in all patients, not just elite athletes. Whether you need surgery, therapy or just reassurance that you can get back to the gym or playing field, our sports medicine specialists are here for you.
Commonly Treated Conditions
Click on the links below to read more about common injuries and treatments related to each body part.
Advanced Procedures
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstruction
- Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI)
- Articular cartilage restoration
- Biceps tenodesis
- Cartilage transplantation
- Distal femoral osteotomy
- Exertional compartment syndrome testing
- Femoroacetabular impingement of the hip
- High tibial osteotomy (HTO)
- Hip arthroscopy
- ImPACT concussion testing
- Labral repair of the hip
- Meniscal transplantation
- Multi-ligamentous reconstruction of the knee
- Osteochondral autograft transfer (OATS) procedure / Mosaicplasty
- Patellar stabilization
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
- Revision posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
- Revision rotator cuff repair
- Revision shoulder stabilization
- Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction of the elbow ("Tommy John" procedure)
Treatment Approach
Sports medicine specialists employ a multidisciplinary approach to treating sports injuries and offer non-surgical and surgical treatment as well as minimally invasive procedures to treat a wide range of sports-related medical conditions. Our physicians work closely with physical therapists, athletic trainers, physiatrists and rehabilitation medicine specialists, as well as primary care sports medicine providers, human performance experts and sports nutritionists to coordinate care and optimize an athlete’s recovery.
Our sports medicine service has a conservative approach to treating the majority of sports-related injuries, with treatment options tailored to each individual patient's needs and their goals to return to an active lifestyle. In fact, only one out of 10 patients require surgery for their condition.
If surgery is recommended for an injury, we have experience in performing some of the most common surgical procedures including knee and shoulder arthroscopies, meniscectomies, ACL reconstructions, acromioplasties, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder stabilizations, and meniscal repairs. More complex procedures include complex cartilage restoration, meniscal transplantation, ligament reconstruction of the elbow, cultured chondrocyte transplantations, osteochondral plug transplantations, and complex and revision ligament reconstructions.
Arthroscopy of all major joints, including the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle when appropriate, can aid in an athlete’s rapid recovery and return to mobility. Our rehabilitation program is tailored to the athlete’s injury and sport, and includes motion and strengthening exercises.
Research & Clinical Trials
For information on current clinical trials related to orthopedics, or to make an appointment with a specialist with Washington University Orthopedics, please call 314-514-3500 or toll free (866) 867-3627.
Meet Our Team
Robert Brophy, MD
Chief, Sports Medicine
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