Sports injuries can affect athletes of every level as well as active adults. Orthopedic Surgical Partners provides evaluation and treatment for acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting the shoulder, knee, hip, and other joints, with care focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and helping patients return safely to activity. If your symptoms are affecting your mobility or quality of life, our sports medicine specialists can evaluate your symptoms and help determine the most appropriate treatment options.
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Care for Sports and Activity-Related Injuries
Advanced Surgery to Restore Strength & Mobility
Relieve Pain
Target the source of pain so you can move and live more comfortably.
Restore Mobility
Improve strength, flexibility, and function to get back to the activities you love.
Personalized Care
Surgical options based on your condition, activity level, and goals.
Advanced Technology
Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive options for precision and better outcomes.
Sports Medicine in Connecticut
Orthopedic Surgical Partners (OSP) provides orthopedic sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals throughout Connecticut. Our specialists evaluate acute injuries, overuse conditions, joint problems, and other issues affecting the shoulder, knee, hip, and musculoskeletal system. Care may include conservative treatment, rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, or other advanced options when appropriate, with the goal of restoring function and helping patients safely return to the activities they enjoy. OSP provides care at four convenient Connecticut offices in Avon, Manchester, Rocky Hill, and Willimantic.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, call or text
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
860-525-4469
OR TEXT:
860-432-4640
Conditions We Treat
Sports medicine care may include evaluation and treatment of injuries such as ACL tears, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, labral tears, cartilage injuries, hip labral tears, fractures, tendon injuries, and other activity-related orthopedic conditions.
Persistent or
Worsening Pain
Ongoing or increasing pain in the shoulder or knee.
Stiffness or Reduced
Range of Motion
Stiffness, limited flexibility, or difficulty moving the shoulder or knee.
Pain That Interferes
With Daily Life
Trouble with everyday tasks, recreation, or sleep due to pain or limited function.
Injury or Structural
Damage
Tears, fractures, or other damage to the shoulder or knee joint.
Limited Relief From
Nonsurgical Treatment
Symptoms continue despite therapy or other nonsurgical treatments.
Nonsurgical Sports Medicine Treatment
Many injuries can be treated without surgery through physical therapy, activity modification, medications, injections, or other conservative approaches. Surgery is recommended when it offers the best opportunity to restore function or provide lasting relief.
Arthroscopic Surgery for Sports Injuries
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique using a small camera and specialized instruments through small incisions. Dr. Boniello performs advanced arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee, and hip; Dr. Risinger also performs advanced arthroscopic shoulder and knee procedures when appropriate.
Returning to Sports and Activity
Treatment and rehabilitation are individualized to the injury, activity level, and goals of the patient. The objective is a safe return to work, exercise, sports, and everyday activities.
Meet Our Sports Medicine Specialists
Michael R. Boniello, MD, MSc
Dr. Boniello specializes in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, cartilage restoration, advanced shoulder reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip.
Randall J. Risinger, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Risinger is fellowship trained in orthopedic sports medicine and treats shoulder and knee conditions with both nonsurgical care and advanced surgical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consider an evaluation when shoulder, knee, or hip pain limits exercise, sports, work, or everyday activities, or when an injury is not improving with conservative care.
Our sports medicine specialists treat a range of injuries including ACL and meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, instability, labral and cartilage injuries, fractures, and tendon injuries.
Yes. Physical therapy, activity modification, medications, injections, and other conservative treatments are effective for many injuries.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique using a small camera and specialized instruments to diagnose and treat selected joint injuries through small incisions.
No. Sports medicine care is appropriate for athletes and active individuals whose orthopedic symptoms are keeping them from the activities they enjoy.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If an injury is keeping you from sports, exercise, work, or the activities you enjoy, schedule an evaluation with one of our sports medicine specialists.
Schedule an Appointment
Call 860-525-4469 or text 860-432-4640
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.