Sports Medicine
Sports medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing injuries related to physical activity and athletics. Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply staying active, our specialists provide personalized care to help you recover and return safely to the activities you love. At Summit Orthopaedics in Idaho Falls, sports medicine is led by Dr. Nathan Rencher, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine, with Dr. Greg West, Dr. Stan Griffiths, Ammon Lambson, PA-C and Joel Whiting, PA-C.
Injuries We Treat
- ACL/MCL and meniscus tears
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Ankle sprains and muscle strains
- Dislocations and fractures
- Stress reactions and shin splints
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is widely used for meniscus tears, cartilage injuries and rotator cuff and labrum tears. Learn about knee arthroscopy and our shoulder care.
Cartilage Restoration
Watch Katie’s story: cartilage restoration surgery and the road back to marathons.
Returning to Sport Safely
A safe return usually happens in stages, with each stage placing slightly more demand on the healing area. Our team works with athletes, trainers and physical therapists to help prevent re-injury. Read when it is safe to return to activity after a fracture.
Injury Prevention
Watch Keep Doing What You Love: Build Core Stabilizers and read our skiing and snowboarding safety tips and 5 soccer injuries treated by orthopaedic doctors.
Learn what sports medicine specialists do and about our sports injury and fracture care.
Schedule a Sports Medicine Consultation in Idaho Falls
Request an appointment with Dr. Rencher or call (208) 227-1100.
Why Choose Summit Orthopaedics?
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons
Our team includes some of the region’s most respected surgeons, with deep expertise in both minimally invasive procedures and complex joint reconstruction.
Comprehensive Services
From evaluation to recovery, we offer a full continuum of care, including advanced imaging, physical therapy, pain management, and both surgical and non-surgical treatments—designed for seamless, optimal outcomes.
Patient-Centered Approach
Every patient is different. We listen, answer questions, and tailor treatment plans to your goals.
Advanced Technology
We stay at the leading edge of orthopedic techniques and tools to deliver the best available treatments—whether surgical or less invasive alternatives.