Expert Care for Sports Injuries, Trauma & Fractures
From sprains and strains to complex fractures, our team delivers accurate diagnosis, evidence‑based treatment to get you back to the sports you love.
Common Injuries We Treat
Our specialized treatments address sports injuries, trauma, and fractures with precision and expertise. We deliver personalized solutions that restore mobility and improve quality of life.
ACL/MCL, meniscus tears & rotator cuff injuries
Dislocations & fractures
Stress reactions & shin splints
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Treatment Options
Our targeted therapies tackle sports injuries, trauma, and fractures with accuracy and skill. At Summit Orthopaedics, we provide individualized approaches that enhance mobility and elevate quality of life.
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Accurate Diagnosis
Every plan begins with a thorough exam and the right imaging (X-ray, MRI, etc.). When needed, we also perform tests like EMG to evaluate nerve function.
Conservative Care
Most patients start with non-surgical treatments such as activity modification, bracing, physical therapy, and image-guided injections to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Advanced Interventions
If symptoms persist, we offer minimally invasive procedures and surgical options — including ACL and shoulder repairs, spine surgery (cervical or lumbar), and joint preservation or replacement.
Special Programs & Technology
For qualifying patients, we use advanced options like motion-preserving implants (e.g., Mobi-C cervical disc) and robotic-assisted surgery for greater precision and faster recovery.
When To Seek Care
Summit Orthopaedics stands as a beacon of hope for patients seeking advanced orthopaedic care in Idaho Falls. Our team of skilled surgeons combines decades of experience with cutting-edge medical techniques to deliver precise, compassionate treatment.
Sudden pain, swelling, or bruising after an injury
Persistent pain that lasts more than a few days or keeps returning
Numbness, tingling, weakness, or joint instability
Inability to bear weight, loss of motion, or visible deformity
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Schedule an Appointment
Don’t let pain or injury limit your life. Whether you need expert evaluation, advanced treatment, or a caring team to guide you, Summit Orthopaedics is here for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our Idaho Falls office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about sports inguries and our patient care approach.
We routinely care for ankle sprains, ACL and meniscus tears, rotator cuff and labral injuries, tendinitis, stress fractures, and shoulder dislocations. Whether your injury occurred on the field, court, or job site, our team provides accurate diagnosis and evidence-based care.
If you experience significant pain, swelling, bruising, numbness, a popping sound, or difficulty moving or bearing weight, you should be evaluated. Early assessment helps rule out fractures or ligament tears and prevents long-term complications.
These are acronyms for soft-tissue injury care. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. PEACE & LOVE adds Protection, Elevation, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compression, Education, and then Load, Optimism, Vascularization, and Exercise — emphasizing active recovery and education for better outcomes.
Our providers start with a focused exam and detailed review of how the injury occurred. Imaging such as X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound is ordered when needed to evaluate bones, ligaments, and tendons. On-site bracing or splinting is available for immediate stabilization.
We follow stage-based return-to-play criteria, focusing on pain-free range of motion, strength and balance testing, and movement quality. Each plan is tailored to the sport, position, and athlete’s goals.
Yes. We emphasize injury prevention through strength training, flexibility work, neuromuscular control, proper footwear, and load-management education. Our team partners with athletes, trainers, and physical therapists to help prevent re-injury and improve performance.
Patient Stories
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