Sports Medicine

Palmetto Bone & Joint’s Sports Medicine physicians are trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports and exercise-related injuries, whether for the elite athlete or active individuals. Our physicians are the team doctors for Presbyterian College, plus Laurens, Clinton and Newberry high schools. Advanced treatment includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery as well as non-surgical treatment such as precision injections.

Symptoms Requiring Attention

  • Joint pain
  • Muscle pain or tenderness
  • Restricted movement
  • Weakness
  • Swelling
  • Stiffness

Common Conditions Treated

  • ACL tears
  • Meniscus tears
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Dislocation
  • Fracture
  • Muscle strains & sprains
  • Tendinitis
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