Advanced Treatment for Sports Injuries in Cedar Valley

What Makes Our Sports Medicine Care Unique?

We specialize in treating a wide range of injuries and conditions caused by sports or physical activity. Our focus is on individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, relieve pain, and help prevent future injuries.

At Torrez Orthopedics, you'll benefit from the combination of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Comprehensive Expertise: Dr. Torrez and his team are highly skilled in addressing injuries involving the shoulder, knee, hip, and more. From minimally invasive procedures to total joint replacements, you’re in the hands of experienced professionals.
• Community-Focused Care: Born and raised in the Cedar Valley, Dr. Torrez is passionate about giving back to his community. He volunteers as a football coach and deeply understands the physical toll sports can take, particularly on young athletes.
• State-of-the-Art Surgical Solutions: For advanced injuries, we offer procedures like ACL reconstruction, shoulder labral repair, and rotator cuff repair. We also provide expert care for lateral ankle instability and other conditions impacting athletes' performance. 

Common Injuries We Treat

Our sports medicine team treats a variety of sports-related injuries, including but not limited to:

• ACL and Meniscus Tears: Common knee injuries that can result from sudden twists or impact, often requiring physical therapy or surgery to restore mobility, achieve stability, and end debilitating knee pain.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries: Shoulder pain and weakness caused by damage to the muscles or tendons that help lift and rotate your arm, frequently seen in athletes or after repetitive overhead motions.
• Shoulder Instability and Labral Tears: A shoulder injury where the shoulder joint becomes loose or dislocated, often accompanied by labral tears, leading to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion.
• Stress Fractures: Small cracks in bones caused by repeated impact or overuse, common in athletes and requiring rest and gradual recovery to heal.
• Muscle/Ligament Strains and Sprains: Injuries to muscles or ligaments caused by overstretching or tearing, leading to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. Affects many areas of the body, but a very common cause of ankle pain.
• Tendonitis and Overuse Injuries: Inflammation of tendons due to repetitive motion or overuse, often causing pain and stiffness that worsens with activity.

Non-Surgical and Surgical Care

We aim to provide non-surgical care whenever possible, guiding you through physical therapy, activity modification, and pain management. However, if surgery is needed, you can trust us to utilize the latest techniques for a faster, more efficient recovery.