Orthopaedic Care in Chattanooga, TN

Persistent joint pain can make it difficult to exercise, work, sleep or participate in everyday activities.

Our specialists evaluate pain affecting the:

• Knee
• Shoulder
• Hip
• Ankle
• Foot
• Elbow
• Wrist
• Other joints and surrounding soft tissues

Depending on the cause of your symptoms, treatment may include rehabilitation, activity modification, medication recommendations, injections or other non-operative options.

For additional information, explore our Shoulder, Hip & Knee services.

Repetitive movements and overuse can cause inflammation or irritation of tendons and bursae.

These conditions can affect athletes, active adults and people whose jobs require repetitive movements. Our physicians can evaluate persistent symptoms and develop an individualized treatment plan.

Arthritis and age-related changes can cause pain, stiffness and decreased mobility.

Non-operative treatment may help manage symptoms and improve function. Your physician can discuss appropriate treatment options based on your condition, activity level and goals.

When joint damage becomes advanced and non-operative treatment no longer provides adequate relief, Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics also offers total joint replacement and other specialized orthopaedic surgical options.

Back and neck pain can result from injuries, degenerative changes, muscle problems and other conditions.

Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics offers a range of options for patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain involving the spine. Learn more about our back, neck and spine services.

For patients whose pain requires specialized interventional treatment, Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics also provides interventional pain management.

Sometimes the first step toward recovery is changing how you move or temporarily reducing activities that aggravate your symptoms.

Your physician can help you understand which activities may be appropriate during recovery and how to gradually return to normal activity.

Depending on your condition and medical history, your physician may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan.

Braces, supports or other assistive devices may be recommended for certain injuries or conditions to help provide stability or reduce stress on an affected area.

Injections may be appropriate for certain joint, tendon and musculoskeletal conditions.

Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics physicians can discuss whether an injection may be appropriate for your specific condition and explain the potential benefits, risks and alternatives.

Ultrasound can be used to help evaluate certain musculoskeletal conditions and, when appropriate, assist with treatment.

Dr. Bradford Mitchell’s areas of clinical expertise include ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment.

Your condition, activity level, goals and lifestyle all play a role in determining an appropriate treatment plan.

Our physicians take the time to evaluate your symptoms and discuss your options so you can understand your care and participate in treatment decisions.

The goal of non-operative orthopaedics is not to avoid surgery at all costs. The goal is to provide the appropriate treatment for your condition.

If surgery eventually becomes the appropriate option, Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics’s comprehensive team includes specialists in joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle and other areas of orthopaedic surgery.

Explore our orthopaedic surgery services to learn more about the specialties available through Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics.

For many musculoskeletal conditions, rehabilitation is an important part of recovery.

Our C4 Sports Therapy team provides physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance services to help patients improve strength, mobility and function.

Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics provides care throughout the Chattanooga region, Cleveland, North Georgia and surrounding communities.

Find a Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics location to find an office convenient for you.