Advanced Sports Medicine Services in Harrison, AR
Advanced Athletic Injury Care
Playing sports like basketball or softball can lead to common sports injuries such as torn muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These injuries often require specialized orthopedic care and sports medicine treatment to get you back in the game quickly.
Dr. Tarik Sidani, a leading sports medicine doctor and orthopedic surgeon in Harrison, AR, brings firsthand athletic experience as a former basketball player to his practice. He is dedicated to treating sports injuries for athletes of all ages—including local high school stars like the Harrison Goblins—ensuring that every patient receives personalized, expert care.
Utilizing state-of-the-art arthroscopic surgery, our minimally invasive procedure offers a faster recovery with less pain. With only two or three tiny incisions, arthroscopy is highly effective for diagnosing and repairing sports injuries, including torn cartilage, damaged ligaments, and loose bone fragments. This advanced technique is particularly beneficial for addressing issues in the knee, shoulder, ankle, and wrist.
Trust our expert orthopedic sports medicine team for comprehensive injury treatment and a swift return to your active lifestyle.
Tailored Treatment for Every Athlete
KNEE INJURIES
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Common knee injuries include meniscus tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear.
To repair these knee injuries, Dr. Sidani performs the following procedures:
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Meniscus Repair
- ACL Reconstruction
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Viscosupplementation, where hyaluronic acid is injected into the knee joint
SHOULDER INJURIES
The shoulder is also often a site of injury when playing sports, with some of the most common injuries being rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement syndrome.
Depending on your injury, Dr. Sidani may recommend non-surgical treatment or surgical treatments such as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Steroid Injections
- Physical Therapy
ANKLE INJURIES
Sports-related ankle injuries may include ankle sprain and instability and ankle fractures. Ankle scopes, or tiny cameras placed inside the ankle to see the bones and ligaments directly, can be used to diagnose the exact injury.
Treatments for ankle injuries may include:
- Non-Surgical Treatments
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ligament Reconstruction
ELBOW INJURIES
Overuse of the elbow during sports can result in injury, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, pitcher's elbow, or radial tunnel syndrome (nerve compression). Elbow injuries such as a fracture, bone spur, or bone fragment may also occur as a result of an impact from a fall.
Depending on the cause and severity of the injury, treatment options may include:
- Non-Surgical Treatments
- Elbow Arthroscopy
If you’ve experienced a sports-related injury, Dr. Sidani of Arkansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine can help diagnose and treat your injury so you can return to your favorite sport. Call (870) 741-8289 today to make an appointment to see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tarik Sidani in Harrison, Berryville, or Marshall, Arkansas. You may also request an appointment online.