SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTS MEDICINE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
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Suffering from a sports-related orthopaedic injury?
Dr. Matthew Zapf is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist helping patients recover from injuries of the hip, shoulder, and knee. Using a team-centered approach, Dr. Zapf helps athletes 14 years of age and older achieve the best possible outcomes after injury.
What is Orthopaedic Surgery?
An Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatments
When it comes to Injuries and their treatment Dr. Zapf takes a non-surgical approach whenever possible, evaluating each patient and creating a customized treatment protocol designed for the best possible outcome. Here are some of the more common injuries Dr. Zapf treats:
Shoulder Injuries & Treatments
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- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Labral Tears
- Shoulder Impingement
- Proximal Bicep Injuries
Hip Injuries & Treatments
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- Hip Labral Tears
- Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Gluteal Tendinopathy
- Hamstring Injuries
Knee Injuries & Treatments
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- Meniscus Injuries
- ACL, MCL, PCL and LCL Injuries
- Instability & Dislocations
- Overuse Injuries
Meet Dr. Zapf
Helping Injured Athletes Across Southern California Return to Their Passion
Using a team-centered approach to care, Dr. Matthew Zapf takes a non-operative approach whenever possible, with the intention of getting his athlete patients back to doing what they love quickly and safely. As a team physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, Dr. Zapf understands the particular needs of athletes and the ways an injury can impact their competitive and training seasons.
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