Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

The Division of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine offers comprehensive orthopedic care of the utmost quality in Downtown Brooklyn. TBHC's orthopedic surgeons combine surgical expertise with pioneering clinical and basic research in areas such as bone stimulation, tissue repair and total joint reconstruction. Our orthopedic surgeons have advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and work closely with primary care sports medicine physicians in the Department of Family Medicine. The staff also has extensive training and experience in the management of arthritis and broken bones/fractures. Our comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach furthers our mission of Keeping Brooklyn Healthy. 

Conditions Treated

• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis and tendon injuries
• Cartilage injuries
• Deformities
• OCD lesions
• Strains, sprains and fractures
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve compression disorders
• Trigger finger
• Shoulder conditions, such as labral tears and rotator cuff injuries
• Knee conditions, such as meniscus tears, torn ACL and other
• Ligament tears
• Foot and ankle conditions, such as flat feet, high arches, Achilles tendonitis and tears, peroneal tendon injury (acute and chronic), and stress fractures

Orthopedic Services

• Advanced reconstructive surgery of the foot, ankle, knee and shoulder
• Total joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle
• Cartilage and tendon repair
• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Pediatric and geriatric care
• Trauma surgery

Sports Injuries Treated
Shoulder

• Rotator cuff injury
• Shoulder Instability/Labral tears
• Biceps Tendonitis
• AC joint injuries
• Impingement Syndrome
• Frozen Shoulder

Knee

• Meniscus tears
• ACL injuries
• Quad and Patella tendon tears
• Other ligament injuries (MCL, PCL, LCL)
• Cartilage Injuries
• Patella Instability

Foot and Ankle

• Ankle Sprains
• Achilles tendonitis and tears
• Peroneal tendon injury (acute and chronic)
• Stress fractures

Orthopedic Testimonials

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Back on the Dance Floor after Knee Surgery
Elspeth Macdonald — designer, writer, dancer, TBHC orthopedic patient — has been active all her life. She ran three marathons, the last one at age 50. More recently, she enjoyed cross-country distance running. When she tripped while running on a dirt road a few years back, she hurt her left knee...