Sports Medicine

OCR provides both non-surgical and surgical care for sports medicine injuries. Our team works closely with Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care for athletes of all ages. Concussion care is also an important part of our sports medicine program, with specialized evaluation and return-to-play guidance designed to keep athletes safe.

Dr. Katie Scott, OCR Neuropsychologist, specializes in the evaluation and management of concussions and other sports-related head injuries. She works closely with our Sports Medicine team to support athletes throughout every stage of recovery. Learn more about our Sports Medicine physicians and find the right specialist for your needs through the provider links below.

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Non-Operative Treatment Plans

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is an injection of your own blood that has been spun down to increase concentration of platelets. The concentrated blood has growth factors and proteins that help initiate and regulate wound healing. Click here to learn more!

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Cortisone Injections

Cortisone shots are injections that can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation in a specific area of your body. According to large meta-analysis studies, corticosteroids are a safe and beneficial treatment for numerous sports injuries and musculoskeletal diseases, with no evidence of deleterious effects on cartilage or tendons when used appropriately.

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Ultrasound-Guided Injections

Ultrasound-guided injections are conducted in a similar way to traditional injections, although the technology is used to see exactly where the injection needs to be administered. The ultrasound probe is used on the joint to identify landmarks.

Common Sports Injuries & Procedures

Arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, and knee
Broken bone
Cartilage tears
Dislocations
Knee surgery, including ACL and PCL repair and reconstruction
Lateral Epicondylitis
Ligament and joint reconstruction

Muscle and joint sprains and strains
Patellofemoral dislocation
Rotator cuff tears
Shoulder dislocation and instability
Sports concussion
Tendinitis
Turf Toe

Official Team Physicians of the Colorado Eagles

Official Team Physicians of the Colorado State Rams

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Sports medicine coverage at 24 high schools

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Sports medicine coverage for over 100 Rodeo Performances annually

Prevent Sports Injuries with OCR and the STOP Sports Injuries Initiative

At OCR, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the resources they need to perform their best on and off the field. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) developed the STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries initiative, which focuses on the importance of sports safety, specifically regarding overuse and trauma injuries. Taking the proper prevention steps, combined with care from a certified sports medicine specialist, is key to staying in the game. Make sports safety your top priority with help from OCR and AOSSM!