Shoulder Surgeon & Knee Doctor – Antelope Valley CA

Antelope Valley Sports Medicine Specialist

Shoulder Surgeon & Knee Doctor Treating Local Residents of
Antelope Valley, CA

Located in northern Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley, California is home to Edwards Air Force Base, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve and a number of colleges, universities and high schools. With an average annual high temperature of 75 degrees, many individuals in this area are hiking, biking and engaging in other athletic activities all year, which can lead to a number of sports and overuse injuries. Dr. Mark Getelman, shoulder surgeon and knee doctor, specializes in treating active individuals at all levels, as well as military personnel.

Antelope Valley, CA Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Specialist

Antelope Valley, California is home to a number of beautiful parks with miles of hiking, biking and running trails. Some of the most popular parks include:

• Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
• Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
• Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
• Saddleback Butte State Park
• Devil’s Punchbowl County Park

While outdoor activities in these gorgeous parks are enjoyable and keep residents active and healthy, sports injuries can occur.

Some of Dr. Getelman’s, shoulder surgeon and knee doctor, specialities are:

• Frozen shoulder injury
• Rotator cuff injury
• Shoulder fracture injury
• Shoulder arthroscopy surgery
• Platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment
• Knee ligament injuries
• Meniscus tear
• ACL reconstruction surgery
• Knee osteotomy

Dr. Getelman often sees patients involved in bands, symphonies and other music organizations, such as the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra. Overuse injuries in instrument musicians can occur from countless hours of holding and playing an instrument. Musicians who play more than six hours per day may suffer from overuse injuries, such as tendonitis, bursitis and muscle injuries.

Orthopedic Treatment for Military Athletes in Antelope Valley

Home of Edwards Air Force Base, Antelope Valley, California hosts a significant amount of U.S. military flight tests. Many military personnel and athletes experience musculoskeletal injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis, dislocations, sprains and strains. These injuries can happen at any time, during a combat test, routine training or spending too much time in an uncomfortable position in a fighter jet.

Sports Doctor for Antelope Valley High School and College Athletes

Antelope Valley has a number of popular colleges, universities and high schools that offer various sports programs to students. Some of these schools include:

• Antelope Valley Community College District
• University of Antelope Valley
• West Coast Baptist College
• Antelope Valley Union High School District
• Southern Kern Unified School District
• Muroc Joint Unified School District
• Mojave Unified School District

As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Getelman is an expert in treating athletes of all levels, including college and high school athletes. Common acute injuries seen in high school and college athletes include contusions, sprains, strains and dislocations. Athletes heavily involved in sports may also experience overuse injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis and bursitis.

If you live in the Antelope Valley, California area and have experienced a sports injury or overuse injury, please contact Dr. Mark Getelman, shoulder surgeon and knee doctor.