Sports Surgery
Surgery Can Help After Sports Injuries
Most sports injuries can be treated by taking steps such as resting the injured body part and using ice packs, heat or other treatments. But other times, sports injuries require surgery. At OSF Saint Clare Medical Center, you’ll find the skilled surgeons and the advanced equipment needed to get you back onto the field.
Who Provides Sports Medicine at OSF Saint Clare?
OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedic clinic offering treatment to a wide variety of injuries and conditions. The surgeons present all options for your consideration before suggesting surgery.
What Are Some of the Most Common Sports Procedures?
Sports injuries often involve damaged and torn ligaments in the knees, shoulders or other joints and soft tissues. Surgery is sometimes needed to repair damaged cartilage or ligaments.
Repair of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common injuries to athletes who participate in sports such as soccer, football and basketball. A tear in the ACL can come about after changing direction rapidly or stopping suddenly, among other causes. A torn ACL will not heal without surgery, so active patients will typically require a graft.
Meniscus tears are another common injury that will not usually heal without surgery. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage located between your thigh bone and shinbones.
What Specialty Services Are Provided by OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics?
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Carpal tunnel repair
- Total and partial hip replacements
- Total joint replacement
- Hand surgery
- Total knee replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder surgery
- Injections
- Sports medicine
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Non-operative and operative spinal care
Who is the OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics Surgeon?
Dr. Allen Van
What Are the Office Hours for OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics?
Monday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics Located?
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center, Medical Office Building
530 Park Avenue East, Suite 306
Princeton, IL 61356
Map & Directions
The clinic is located in the Medical Office Building on the third floor, exit left off the elevator. Ancillary services provided by the laboratory, radiology and medical rehabilitation departments are convenient and close to the clinic. OSF Saint Clare Medical Center provides patients around-the-clock coverage to ensure our patients’ continuity of orthopedic services and care.
How Can I Reach OSF Saint Clare Orthopedics?
Call 815-876-3033.