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About Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at UPMC

Whether your injury is from throwing too many pitches or too many dog toys, we offer a team of orthopaedic specialists and treatments that is right for you.

Nationally recognized as a leader in orthopaedic patient care, surgical expertise, and outcomes, UPMC Orthopaedic Care and UPMC Sports Medicine collaborate to guide patients with musculoskeletal issues through diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation, and aftercare. This continuum of care enables us to see you through your journey from start to finish.

Orthopaedic services at UPMC include:

Our sports medicine providers work as a team and include primary care sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, physiatrists, and board-certified physical therapists to provide world-class care for both amateur and professional athletes from all sports.

We specialize in treating and preventing sports-related injuries and offer training programs to improve all aspects of athletic performance.

UPMC is the official sports medicine provider for the following organizations:

  • Pitt Panthers
  • Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Pittsburgh Steelers

We also provide sports medicine services to more than 75 high school, college, and local sports teams.

Learn more about our partnerships and sponsorships.

UPMC Sports Medicine services include:

Our ortho and sports medicine doctors provide nonsurgical and surgical options to treat a full range of orthopaedic conditions.

We offer patients access to a wide range of specialty services, innovative techniques, and vital research so that they receive the most modern and individualized orthopedic treatments available.

We also are proud to be recognized as a national leader in patient care and surgical expertise and outcomes.

Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Our doctors diagnose and treat injuries and medical conditions that affect your ability to maintain an active lifestyle. UPMC orthopaedic and sports medicine specialists use the most advanced evidence-based techniques to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Nonsurgical treatment options include:

  • Concussion management.
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation.
  • Sport-specific performance conditioning and training for all ages and skill levels.

We also offer highly skilled, licensed athletic trainers who are dedicated to injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to safely return student, amateur, and pro athletes to a high level of sports participation.

Should you need surgery, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist.

Surgical Treatment Options

When it comes to minimally invasive procedures, laparoscopic techniques, robotic capabilities, and the use of computer-aided navigation during surgical procedures, UPMC offers unparalleled expertise. Our skilled surgeons deliver successful outcomes with faster recovery times.

Joint replacement

Our highly experienced orthopaedic are trained in robotic arm-assisted joint replacement for partial knee, total knee, and total hip replacements.

Contact UPMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

To schedule an appointment with a UPMC orthopaedic surgeon or to ask a question, call 1-855-937-7678 (or 1-877-401-1103 or 1-855-823-5918 or 1-866-732-2206) or contact us online.

To make an appointment with a UPMC sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon or learn more about our services, call 1-866-973-8458 or contact us online.

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