{"id":259,"date":"2008-01-17T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2008-01-17T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-dev.med.unc.edu\/orthodev\/services\/sports\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T11:04:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:04:31","slug":"sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/services\/sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- portlet_header --><\/p>\n<p><!-- portlet_above --><\/p>\n<p><!-- description --><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-inline\" title=\"Sports Page Image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2017\/10\/sports-page-image.jpeg\" alt=\"Sports Page Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The UNC Orthopaedics\u2019 Sports Medicine team is the primary orthopaedic provider for UNC athletes. We offer a unique blend of experience and innovation to our patients and thoroughly understand both the importance and risks of sports. Our team is intimately familiar with the injuries and solutions that are common among all levels of athletic abilities, professionals to weekend warriors. We are also researchers working with athletes to help prevent injury and expedite recovery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.43em\">Sports medicine encompasses many conditions and injuries outside of the \u201csports\u201d arena. Most muscle or activity-related injuries and conditions are treated by our Sports Medicine orthopaedists. Offering routine ACL reconstruction, along with unique minimally-invasive treatments like cartilage restoration, are only a few reasons why the UNC Orthopaedics\u2019 Sports Medicine team is in a league of their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our sports medicine orthopaedists work closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to protect young athletes. We provide free physicals to the local area high school athletes twice a year.<\/p>\n<h4>Our Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"external-link\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/uncmc\/health-library\/document-viewer\/?id=abp4877\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">ACL reconstructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Multi-ligament reconstructions<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of articular cartilage injury, including microfracture, OATS, allograft, or Carticel<\/li>\n<li>Osteotomy and partial\/total <a class=\"external-link\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rexhealth.com\/rh\/health-library\/document-viewer\/?id=abp4901\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">knee arthroplasty<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Arthroscopic surgery for meniscus and meniscus transplants<\/li>\n<li>Management of shoulder pain and rotator cuff disease<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"external-link\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rexhealth.com\/rh\/health-library\/document-viewer\/?id=hw62048\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Rotator cuff repair<\/a> including revision surgery and tendon transfers<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive management of shoulder instability<\/li>\n<li>Reverse and conventional total shoulder arthroplasty including resurfacing, hemi-arthroplasty, and total shoulders<\/li>\n<li>PRP &#8211; Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Tenex procedures<\/li>\n<li>Musculoskeletal ultrasound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">To schedule an appointment, please call 919-962-6637.<\/h3>\n<h2>Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert alert-gray\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container \">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Berkoff-2022a-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of David Berkoff\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Berkoff-2022a-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/berkoff\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            David J. Berkoff, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Vice Chair, Clinical Operations<br \/>\nProfessor of Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2017\/10\/Berkowitz-J-pro_web.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua N. Berkowitz, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2017\/10\/Berkowitz-J-pro_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/berkowitz\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Joshua N. Berkowitz, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics<br \/>\nDivision Chief<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Creighton-2022-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of R. Alexander Creighton\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Creighton-2022-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/creighton\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            R. Alexander Creighton, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Division Chief<br \/>\nYeargan Family Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nOrthopaedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Surgery<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2025\/08\/Garzone-Anthony-Photo1.jpg-731x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of Anthony Garzone\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2025\/08\/Garzone-Anthony-Photo1.jpg-731x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/anthony-garzone-do\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Anthony Garzone, DO                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Kamath-2022a-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Ganesh Kamath\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2019\/05\/Kamath-2022a-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/kamath\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Ganesh M.V. Kamath, MD, MBA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Max NovichProfessor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nOrthopaedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2025\/12\/3010x3763-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Dr. Michael Seifert\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2025\/12\/3010x3763-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/seifert\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Michael K. Seifert, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/03\/greg-2-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of Greg Summerville\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/03\/greg-2-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/summerville\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Gregory Summerville, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/08\/Jill-Sylvester-MD-scaled-e1661281718957-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Jill Sylvester\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/08\/Jill-Sylvester-MD-scaled-e1661281718957-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/sylvester\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Jill Sylvester, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nNonoperative Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine<\/h4>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/10\/Samantha-Tayne-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"image of Samantha Tayne\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2022\/10\/Samantha-Tayne-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ortho\/directory\/tayne\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Samantha Tayne, MD, MBA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <h4>Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery<br \/>\nSports Medicine, Shoulder &amp; 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