Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

08/15/2025

Traditionally, a meniscus tear has been treated with its removal, but that can lead to destruction of the joint and ultimately arthritis.

At Mayo Clinic, our treatment options are based on one goal: to repair and restore.

Learn how our team of experts is at the forefront of meniscus preservation.

The meniscus is a commonly injured structure within the knee joint. As a shock absorber and stabilizer, it is crucial to knee health and longevity in terms of performance and activity. Traditionally, tearing it meant meniscus removal, which leads to rapid destruction of the joint surface cartilage a...

08/14/2025

Holograms and virtual reality (VR) headsets can be used for more than just gaming.

Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, explains how, for the first time ever, mixed reality played a vital role in a recent shoulder surgery he performed.

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08/11/2025

From baseball and softball players to gymnasts and swimmers, as well as tennis players and CrossFitters, the movements required for participation in these sports often lead to various tears, ligament injuries, and impingements.

Our experts have extensive experience caring for these types of injuries. Connect with our team to learn more.

The overhead athlete clinic has a team of orthopedic surgeons, non-operative sports medicine physicians and physical therapists with expertise in cutting-edge care.

08/08/2025

While may seem like a slower and lower-impact sport, Mayo Clinic experts remind you it’s important to remember injuries can still happen.

Learn about the P’s of pickleball injury prevention. https://mayocl.in/3HsaLdd

08/06/2025

After her injury as a collegiate athlete, Dr. Johnson gained respect for the team that helped her through it.

This experience allows her to empathize with patients, focusing on the recovery journey rather than the injury itself. Watch her story.

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08/05/2025

Dr. Sierra wants to set the record straight about aging and joint replacements.

Learn how we’re using precision robotic surgery to improve the outcomes of joint replacements.

Arthritis and joint replacements are not inevitable. However, birth defects and other issues can increase the risk of hip or knee problems

08/01/2025

Are you feeling pain, numbness, or weakness radiating unilaterally from your back into your arms or legs? This could be a sign of radiculopathy, a condition where a nerve in the spine is compressed.

Get acquainted with the symptoms and connect with our experts to help alleviate pain.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for radiculopathy and is home to neck and spine doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

07/31/2025

runners’ diarrhea is common for long-distance runners?

Avoid ingesting these types of foods before the big race.

Runner’s diarrhea is characterized by frequent, loose bowel movements during or immediately after a run. Runner’s diarrhea is most common in long-distance runners. The cause of runner’s diarrhea isn’t clear. Contributing factors likely include the physical jostling of the organs, decreased b...

07/29/2025

Learn from our experts about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for shoulder cartilage and arthritis pain.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for shoulder cartilage and arthritis and is home to shoulder doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

07/24/2025

Rotator cuff tears are common and grow more frequent as people age.

Surgery doesn’t have to be the answer. Our experts offer minimally invasive treatment options to combat pain and return a full range of motion.

Learn about our minimally invasive treatment options.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 49-year-old woman, and I’ve played tennis for many years without any injuries. But a few weeks ago, I developed pain in my shoulder during a match and was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. My doctor recommended rest and ice. That doesn’t seem to be helping much, and t...

07/22/2025

Arthritis isn’t inevitable, and treatment options continue to improve.

Learn why Dr. Sierra, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, is hopeful for the future of hip and knee reconstruction.

Joint replacement surgery, arthritis are not inevitable. Learn more from a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon about joints.

07/21/2025

Teamwork, passion, and goal-setting are all skills that Dr. Payne has developed as an avid tennis player and athlete.

Learn how he translates these skills to his everyday work with patients at all points of their journey to recovery. https://mayocl.in/4kQzAxe