Sports Medicine

An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the primary stabilizing ligaments in the knee, is stretched or torn. These injuries commonly occur during sports and activities that involve sudden stops, pivoting, jumping, or changes in direction. Symptoms often include a popping sensation, pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and knee instability. Depending on the severity of the injury and your activity goals, treatment may include physical therapy, bracing, or ACL reconstruction surgery. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide personalized care to help patients restore knee function, regain confidence, and return to the activities they enjoy.

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Achilles tendon injuries affect the strong tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and are a common cause of pain and mobility limitations. These injuries can range from inflammation and degeneration of the tendon to partial or complete tears. Patients may experience pain, swelling, stiffness, weakness, or difficulty walking, running, and participating in sports. Achilles tendon injuries often develop from overuse, sudden increases in activity, sports participation, or age-related tendon changes.

Early diagnosis and treatment are important to promote healing and prevent further damage. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to help relieve pain, restore function, and safely return patients to their daily activities and athletic pursuits.

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An ankle sprain occurs when one or more of the ligaments that support the ankle are stretched or torn, usually as the result of a twist, roll, or sudden change in direction. Ankle sprains are among the most common orthopedic injuries and can affect athletes, active individuals, and people of all ages. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot.

While many ankle sprains heal successfully with conservative treatment, more severe injuries may require advanced care to restore stability and function. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive treatment plans to help patients recover safely and return to their normal activities.

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A biceps tendon tear at the shoulder occurs when one of the tendons connecting the biceps muscle to the shoulder becomes damaged or completely ruptures. These injuries commonly develop from a sudden traumatic event, heavy lifting, or gradual wear and tear over time. Symptoms often include shoulder pain, weakness, bruising, and a visible change in the appearance of the upper arm.

While some patients can successfully manage symptoms with nonsurgical treatment, others may benefit from surgical intervention to restore strength and function. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive care for biceps tendon injuries to help patients return to their daily activities with confidence.

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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and progressive loss of motion in the shoulder joint. The condition develops when the capsule surrounding the shoulder becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight, restricting normal movement. Patients often notice gradually worsening shoulder pain followed by increasing stiffness that can make everyday activities such as reaching overhead, getting dressed, or sleeping comfortably difficult.

Frozen shoulder may develop after an injury, surgery, or period of immobility, though some cases occur without a clear cause. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to normal activities.

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Hip bursitis is a common condition that occurs when one or more of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint become inflamed. This inflammation can cause pain on the outside of the hip, tenderness, stiffness, and discomfort during walking, climbing stairs, or lying on the affected side. Hip bursitis may develop due to overuse, injury, muscle imbalances, or underlying conditions such as arthritis.

Fortunately, most cases respond well to conservative treatment, including physical therapy and activity modification. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide personalized treatment plans to relieve pain and help patients return to their active lifestyles.

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Hip dysplasia is a condition in which the hip socket does not adequately cover or support the ball of the hip joint. This lack of coverage can place excessive stress on the cartilage, labrum, and surrounding structures, leading to pain, instability, and accelerated joint wear over time. Although hip dysplasia is often present from birth, some patients do not develop symptoms until adolescence or adulthood.

Common symptoms include groin pain, hip instability, clicking sensations, and activity-related discomfort. Without treatment, hip dysplasia may increase the risk of labral tears and early hip arthritis. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans designed to preserve joint function, reduce pain, and help patients maintain an active lifestyle.

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Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), often referred to as hip impingement, occurs when abnormal bone growth causes the bones of the hip joint to rub against one another. Over time, this friction can damage cartilage and surrounding soft tissues, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Hip impingement is common among active individuals and athletes but can affect people of all ages.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further joint damage and improve long-term hip function. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive treatment options to help relieve pain and restore mobility.

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Hip instability occurs when the structures that help keep the hip joint stable, including the labrum, ligaments, joint capsule, and surrounding muscles, are unable to adequately support the joint. As a result, patients may experience hip pain, clicking, catching, weakness, or a sensation that the hip is slipping, shifting, or giving way during activity.

Hip instability can develop following trauma, repetitive movements, structural abnormalities, generalized ligament laxity, or previous hip injuries, but genetics also play a key role. Left untreated, instability may contribute to additional cartilage damage and joint deterioration over time. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients return to their desired activities.

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A hip strain occurs when one of the muscles or tendons surrounding the hip becomes overstretched or torn. These injuries commonly affect the hip flexors, groin muscles, hamstrings, or gluteal muscles and are often caused by sports participation, sudden movements, overuse, or direct injury. Patients may experience hip pain, swelling, muscle weakness, stiffness, and difficulty walking, running, or performing athletic activities.

While many hip strains improve with conservative treatment, more severe injuries may require a longer period of rehabilitation. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to relieve pain, restore strength, and help patients safely return to their normal activities.

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A knee ligament injury occurs when one or more of the ligaments that stabilize the knee become stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. The most commonly injured ligaments include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). These injuries often occur during sports, falls, twisting movements, or direct trauma to the knee.

Patients may experience pain, swelling, instability, reduced range of motion, and difficulty walking or participating in athletic activities. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients return to their desired activities.

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A hip labral tear occurs when the ring of cartilage that surrounds the hip socket becomes damaged or torn. The labrum plays an important role in stabilizing the hip joint and helping it move smoothly. When a tear develops, patients may experience hip pain, clicking sensations, stiffness, or reduced mobility that can interfere with work, exercise, and daily activities.

Hip labral tears may result from injury, repetitive motion, structural abnormalities, or age-related degeneration. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment options to help relieve pain, restore function, and keep patients moving comfortably.

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Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that affects growing children and adolescents, particularly those who participate in sports involving running, jumping, and rapid changes in direction. The condition develops when repetitive stress from the patellar tendon irritates the growth plate at the tibial tubercle, the bony prominence located just below the kneecap. Patients often experience pain, swelling, and tenderness at the front of the knee that worsens with activity.

Although symptoms can be frustrating and may limit sports participation, Osgood-Schlatter disease typically improves as growth plates mature. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, maintain activity levels, and support a safe return to sports.

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A patellar dislocation occurs when the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position within the groove at the front of the knee. This injury often happens during sports, twisting movements, falls, or direct trauma to the knee and may be accompanied by damage to the surrounding ligaments, cartilage, or soft tissues.

Patients commonly experience sudden knee pain, swelling, instability, and a sensation that the kneecap has shifted out of place. Some individuals may also experience recurrent dislocations due to underlying anatomical factors or ligament injuries. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore knee stability, reduce pain, and help patients safely return to their daily activities and sports.

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A rotator cuff tear occurs when one or more of the tendons that help stabilize and move the shoulder become damaged. These injuries are a common source of shoulder pain and weakness, often affecting adults over 40 and those who perform repetitive overhead activities. Symptoms can make everyday tasks difficult, but a variety of effective treatment options are available.

At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive rotator cuff tear care, including diagnostic evaluations, physical therapy, injections, and advanced surgical treatments when needed. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore shoulder function, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy. Call (855) 386-7846 to schedule an appointment and explore your treatment options.

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Runner’s Knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is one of the most common causes of knee pain in athletes and active individuals. The condition develops when irritation occurs between the kneecap (patella) and the groove in the thighbone where it moves during activity. Patients often experience pain at the front of the knee during running, squatting, climbing stairs, prolonged sitting, or other activities that place stress on the joint.

While Runner’s Knee is especially common among runners, it can affect people of all ages and activity levels. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive care to help reduce pain, improve knee function, and safely return patients to the activities they enjoy.

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A SLAP tear is an injury to the superior portion of the shoulder labrum, the ring of cartilage that helps stabilize the shoulder joint. The term SLAP stands for “Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior,” describing a tear that occurs at the top of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches to the shoulder. SLAP tears commonly affect athletes involved in overhead sports, such as baseball, tennis, swimming, and volleyball, but they can also occur from falls, sudden injuries, or age-related degeneration.

Patients may experience shoulder pain, clicking sensations, weakness, loss of strength, or difficulty performing overhead movements. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore shoulder function and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

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A shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket, often as the result of a fall, sports injury, or traumatic accident. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it is also one of the most commonly dislocated joints. Symptoms often include severe pain, visible deformity, swelling, weakness, and an inability to move the arm normally.

Prompt treatment is important to restore the joint’s position and reduce the risk of recurring dislocations or long-term damage. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive care to help patients recover safely and regain shoulder stability and function.

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Shoulder impingement occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff or the cushioning bursa become pinched within the shoulder joint, leading to pain, inflammation, weakness, and limited movement. It commonly affects individuals who perform repetitive overhead activities, including athletes and people in physically demanding jobs. Without treatment, shoulder impingement can progress and increase the risk of rotator cuff tears and chronic shoulder problems.

At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive shoulder impingement care, including advanced diagnostic evaluations, physical therapy, strengthening programs, injection therapy, and minimally invasive surgical options when needed. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to work, sports, and everyday activities with confidence. Call (855) 386-7846 to schedule an appointment and discuss your treatment options.

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Shoulder injuries are a common source of pain, weakness, and limited mobility for people of all ages. Whether caused by sports, work-related activities, falls, or age-related wear and tear, shoulder injuries can make everyday movements such as reaching, lifting, throwing, or sleeping uncomfortable. Conditions affecting the shoulder range from tendon and ligament injuries to fractures, dislocations, and arthritis.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term damage while restoring function and reducing pain. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive care for a wide range of shoulder injuries and conditions.

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Shoulder instability occurs when the structures that help keep the shoulder joint in place become stretched, torn, or weakened. This can cause the shoulder to partially slip out of place (subluxation) or completely dislocate. Patients may experience pain, weakness, limited function, and a feeling that the shoulder is loose or unstable during everyday activities or sports.

Shoulder instability often develops after a traumatic injury but may also occur due to repetitive overhead movements or naturally loose ligaments. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive shoulder care designed to restore stability, reduce pain, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

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Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, tennis elbow affects not only athletes but also individuals whose jobs or hobbies involve repetitive gripping, lifting, or wrist movements. Symptoms often develop gradually and can make everyday activities such as shaking hands, opening jars, or lifting objects difficult.

Most cases respond well to nonsurgical treatment, though persistent symptoms may require more advanced intervention. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide personalized treatment plans to relieve pain, restore function, and help patients return to their normal activities.

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A Tommy John injury occurs when the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), a key stabilizing ligament on the inner side of the elbow, becomes stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. This injury is most commonly seen in baseball pitchers and other overhead athletes, but it can occur in anyone who places repetitive stress on the elbow. Patients often experience inner elbow pain, decreased throwing velocity, instability, or difficulty participating in sports and daily activities.

UCL injuries may develop gradually from overuse or occur suddenly during a single throwing event. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to relieve pain, restore stability, and help patients safely return to the activities they enjoy.

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