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Answer: Not necessarily. Many conditions can be treated without surgery. Your physician will evaluate your symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options based on your diagnosis and goals.

Answer: Yes. Orthopaedic specialists evaluate a wide range of sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, ligament injuries and joint problems. Learn more about CSMO sports medicine.

Answer: CSMO offers physical therapy services through C4 Sports Therapy. Your physician can help determine whether rehabilitation may be appropriate for your condition and recovery.
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Answer: Call CSMO at (423) 624-2696 to discuss scheduling an appointment with an appropriate orthopaedic specialist.

You can also visit our locations page to find a convenient office.

Answer: No. Sports medicine is for anyone who wants to stay active. CSMO treats competitive athletes, recreational athletes and everyday individuals whose injuries or pain interfere with the activities they enjoy.

Answer: Sports medicine specialists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, including ligament and tendon injuries, sprains, strains, stress fractures, cartilage injuries, overuse injuries and joint problems.

Answer: Not necessarily. Many sports injuries can be treated with non-operative care, rehabilitation and activity modification. If surgery is recommended, your physician will discuss your options and expected recovery.

Answer: Yes. CSMO offers therapy services and specialized rehabilitation and performance training through C4 Sports Therapy.

Answer: Yes. Your recovery plan may include physical therapy, strengthening, mobility work and sport-specific rehabilitation. CSMO’s physicians and therapy teams work together to help patients progress through recovery.

Answer: CSMO has locations throughout the Chattanooga region, Cleveland, North Georgia and surrounding communities. Visit our locations page to find the office closest to you.

Answer: A non-operative orthopaedic specialist diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal conditions without surgery. Treatment may include rehabilitation, activity modification, bracing, medication, injections and other conservative approaches.

Answer: Not necessarily. Many conditions can be successfully managed without surgery, but some injuries or advanced conditions may eventually require a surgical procedure. Your physician can help you understand your options.

Answer: There is significant overlap between the two. Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting active individuals, while non-operative orthopaedics encompasses a broader range of musculoskeletal conditions treated without surgery.

At Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, our physicians bring expertise in both areas.

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Answer: Yes. Non-operative treatment may be appropriate for many patients with arthritis. Treatment options depend on the type and severity of arthritis and may include activity modification, physical therapy, medication, injections and other approaches.

If advanced arthritis eventually requires joint replacement, Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics also offers total joint replacement.

Answer: Yes. Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics’s non-operative sports medicine physicians evaluate many sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, overuse injuries, joint pain and tendon conditions.

Answer: Yes. Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics offers therapy services and specialized rehabilitation and performance services through C4 Sports Therapy.

Answer: Call Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics at (423) 624-2696 to schedule an appointment with a non-operative orthopaedic specialist.

You can also find a Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics location near you.