What Is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on injuries from physical activity. It covers athletes of all levels, not just professionals. Common injuries include ACL tears, rotator cuff damage, meniscus tears, and tendon problems.

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Free Treatment Guide PDF

Costs, clinics, recovery timelines and what to ask your surgeon.

Common Sports Injuries and Treatments

Injury Treatment Cost in Istanbul rehabilitation
ACL tear ACL repair $4,000-$6,000 6-9 months
Rotator cuff tear Arthroscopic repair $3,000-$5,000 4-6 months
Meniscus tear Meniscectomy or repair $2,500-$4,000 4-8 weeks
Achilles tendon rupture Surgical repair $3,500-$5,500 4-6 months
Tennis elbow Conservative or injection $200-$800 2-6 weeks

How Long Until You Return to Sport?

Return-to-sport timelines depend on the injury and surgery type. Meniscus repair: 4-8 weeks. ACL repair: 6-9 months. Rotator cuff: 4-6 months. Rushing back increases re-injury risk.

إعادة التأهيل After Sports Surgery

إعادة التأهيل is just as important as the surgery itself. Most sports medicine clinics in Istanbul offer structured rehab programs with milestones: early motion, strengthening, sport-specific training, and return-to-play investigation.

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

  • How many of these procedures have you performed?
  • Do you use arthroscopic (minimally invasive) techniques?
  • What is your re-injury rate for this procedure?
  • Do you provide a post-op إعادة التأهيل protocol?
  • When can I expect to return to my sport?

Sports Medicine Costs Comparison

Procedure Istanbul USA Savings
ACL repair $4,000-$6,000 $10,000-$20,000 50-70%
Shoulder joint camera test $3,000-$5,000 $8,000-$15,000 55-67%
Meniscus surgery $2,500-$4,000 $5,000-$10,000 50-60%
Achilles repair $3,500-$5,500 $8,000-$15,000 55-63%