Sports Medicine Center

When an injury or pain keep you from the activities you love, doctors at NYU Langone’s Sports Medicine Center are here to help you get back to your daily routine. We provide care for acute and chronic sports-related and overuse injuries at many convenient locations throughout the New York City area.

Sports Injuries and Chronic Orthopedic Conditions

We are one of the highest-volume sports medicine centers in the country. Our orthopedic surgeons and primary care sports medicine doctors diagnose and treat more than 35,000 people each year for injuries affecting every major joint, including the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, and ankle.

“Since my knee surgery, I’ve climbed 4,000-foot peaks and walked down the aisle at my wedding in 4-inch heels—things I never dreamed of being able to do before.”

—Kate, Age 30; Read All Sports Medicine Patient Stories

We provide care for acute injuries such as sprains, fractures, torn ligaments, and ruptured tendons, as well as chronic conditions that may result from repetitive strain or degenerative disease, including bursitis and tendinitis and osteoarthritis.

Experts in Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment

Our doctors perform more than 4,000 surgeries each year to treat all types of musculoskeletal conditions. Types of surgery for sports medicine injuries and other orthopedic conditions include cartilage repair and restoration, as well as minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopic surgery.

Our doctors also understand that surgery is not always the answer. They often recommend nonsurgical treatments to address injuries such as ankle instability, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder dislocations. We offer the most advanced treatment options—including shock wave therapy and injectable orthobiologic treatments—all as outpatient care, so you can go home the same day and recover where you feel most comfortable. Orthobiologic treatments involve using an intensified concentration of substances that are naturally found in the body, such as stem cells or platelets, to help musculoskeletal injuries heal quicker. We also offer physical therapy programs.

Our patients include professional athletes, as well as elite dancers in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—but we take equal pride in helping everyday New Yorkers recover from injury and meet the challenges of their busy lives.

Specialized Sports Medicine Care for Women

Sports medicine experts at NYU Langone’s Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing, led by orthopedic surgeon Cordelia W. Carter, MD, specialize in helping athletic and active women heal from injury. Informed by the latest scientific research, we tailor our treatments specifically for women to provide you with high-quality, personalized care and prevent future injuries from happening.

NYU Langone is also the official hospital for the National Women’s Hockey League, and we promote health and wellness in girls’ youth ice hockey through educational programs, advancement of research, and improved safety.

More About Our Sports Medicine Center

• Sports Medicine Injuries We Treat

  Our sports medicine experts are dedicated to treating all types of orthopedic injuries.

• Nonsurgical Treatment for Sports Medicine Injuries

  We offer nonsurgical treatments performed as outpatient procedures for orthopedic conditions.

• Surgery for Sports Medicine Injuries

  We perform a wide range of surgical procedures to treat all types of orthopedic injuries.

• Hockey Center

  Our experienced medical team understands the specific healthcare needs of hockey players.

• Sports Medicine Center Patient Stories

  Our patients share their experiences with treatments for all types of orthopedic injuries.