Orthopedics & sports medicine
This department offers
- Elbow care
- Foot and ankle care
- Hand and elbow care
- Hand and wrist care
- Hip and knee care
- Hip care
- Knee care
- Knee, shoulder, elbow repair
- Orthopedic elbow surgery
- Orthopedic hand surgery
Expert bone, joint & sports injury care in Saratoga Springs
Our providers
Why choose orthopedic care in Saratoga Springs
At Utah Valley Orthopedics – Saratoga Springs, patients have access to orthopedic, sports medicine, hand, foot and ankle care in one convenient Saratoga Springs location. That means less guesswork, easier coordination, and a care team focused on helping you move with less pain.
- Comprehensive care in one place - Care for bones, joints, muscles, sports injuries, hand and wrist concerns, and foot and ankle conditions.
- Specialists who help guide your next step - Our providers evaluate your symptoms, explain your options, and help connect you with the care that fits your needs.
- Treatment plans built around your goals - From nonsurgical care and rehabilitation to advanced surgical options, your plan is based on your condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
- Focused on getting you moving again - Whether your goal is returning to sports, work, daily activity, or simply living with less pain, we’re here to help.
Bone, joint, muscle and sports injury care
We treat a wide range of orthopedic and activity-related concerns, from everyday joint pain to sports injuries and more complex conditions. Explore the categories below to find the type of care that may fit your symptoms or diagnosis.
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot, ankle, spine, bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Common concerns include:
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Shoulder, hip and knee pain
- Spine-related orthopedic concerns
- Work, recreation or activity-related injuries
We help athletes and active people of all ages recover safely and return to movement with confidence.
Common concerns include:
- Sports injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Tendonitis
- Stress fractures
- Shin splints
- Sprains and strains
- Return-to-play planning
- Return-to-activity planning
Our team provides specialized care for conditions that affect how you walk, move, grip, work and stay active.
Common concerns include:
- Foot and ankle pain
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle instability
- Achilles tendon problems
- Hand, wrist and arm pain
- Nerve, tendon and joint issues
Your care plan may include:
- Physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Bracing, splinting or orthotics
- Medication or activity modification
- Injections
- Imaging or diagnostic testing
- Sports injury recovery plans
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Orthopedic surgery, when needed
- Joint repair, reconstruction or replacement
Surgery is not always the first step. Our team will talk with you about nonsurgical and surgical options, when appropriate, and help you choose the path that best supports your recovery.
Not sure where to start?
Orthopedic and sports medicine FAQs
Answers to common questions about bone, joint, sports injury, foot, ankle, hand and wrist care in Saratoga Springs.
Yes. Many concerns can be treated with physical therapy, bracing, splinting, orthotics, injections, medication, or activity changes. Your provider will discuss options that fit your symptoms and goals. The stakeholder’s recommended treatment section includes nonsurgical options such as rehabilitation, bracing, splinting, orthotics, medication, activity modification, and injections.
Orthopedics focuses on bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, including surgical and nonsurgical care.
Sports medicine focuses on injuries, recovery, prevention and return-to-activity plans for athletes and active people of all ages.
Foot and ankle specialists treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle, including pain, injuries, deformities and mobility concerns.
Podiatry focuses specifically on foot and ankle health, including skin, nail, diabetic foot care, biomechanics, pain and some surgical care depending on the provider’s training.
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