Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries associated with sports, exercise and physical activity. It also treats similar musculoskeletal injuries in non-athletes.

Common conditions include ACL and PCL tears, meniscus injuries, cartilage damage, shoulder dislocation and instability, rotator cuff injuries, ankle injuries, tendon disorders and other ligament injuries.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique in which a small camera and specialised instruments are introduced into a joint through small incisions to diagnose and treat selected joint problems.

Some ACL injuries can be managed without surgery depending on the degree of instability, associated injuries and the patient's activity requirements. Athletes or individuals with significant instability may require reconstruction.

ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure in which a damaged anterior cruciate ligament is reconstructed using a graft to restore knee stability.

Selected meniscal tears can be repaired arthroscopically. Whether repair or partial meniscectomy is appropriate depends on the type, location and characteristics of the tear.

Yes. Shoulder arthroscopy may be used for conditions including rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, recurrent shoulder instability and selected AC joint or capsular disorders.

Return-to-sport timelines vary according to the injury and procedure. Recovery is generally based on healing, strength, range of motion, stability and completion of sport-specific rehabilitation rather than time alone.

Yes. Rehabilitation helps restore mobility, strength, balance, neuromuscular control and sport-specific function and can be important both after surgery and during non-operative treatment.

No. Sports medicine services are suitable for professional athletes, recreational athletes, fitness enthusiasts and anyone experiencing an activity-related musculoskeletal injury. Apollo's sports medicine model similarly encompasses assessment, treatment and rehabilitation rather than limiting care to professional athletes