In short
- Diagnosis and treatment of ligament, tendon and joint injuries, planned around getting you back to your sport.
- Treats: Knee ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL); Meniscus tears; Shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff injuries.
- Video is useful for reviewing scans, planning rehabilitation and follow-ups.
- Treated by Dr. Yash S. Shah, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi, Ahmedabad.
Sports injuries
When keyhole surgery is needed, it is planned around getting you back to the activity you love, safely.
Diagnosis and treatment of ligament, tendon and joint injuries, planned around getting you back to your sport.
What it treats
- Knee ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
- Meniscus tears
- Shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff injuries
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Tennis elbow, tendon pain and overuse injuries
Common symptoms
- Pain or swelling after sport or a fall
- Locking, catching or clicking in the joint
- A joint that feels unstable or weak
- Pain that returns every time you train
Sports injuries: when to see a doctor
- Swelling appeared within hours of an injury
- You cannot put full weight on the joint
- The joint locks or gives way
- An old injury keeps you from returning to sport
Sports injuries: treatment options
Accurate diagnosis
A careful examination, supported by X-ray, ultrasound or MRI where needed.
Rehabilitation first
Rest, bracing and targeted physiotherapy resolve many injuries without surgery.
Arthroscopy when needed
Ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and shoulder stabilisation through small keyhole cuts.
Sports injuries: recovery
Return to sport depends on the injury and treatment. You will get a clear, staged plan rather than a guess.
Who treats you
Dr. Yash S. Shah consults and operates at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi. He trained in joint replacement and arthroscopy in Mumbai, and at NYU Langone, New York and Johns Hopkins, Baltimore.
Consultation room, Bodyline Hospital, Paldi 
With an arthroscopy mentor during fellowship 
Fellowship training
Video or clinic?
Video is useful for reviewing scans, planning rehabilitation and follow-ups. A new, swollen or unstable joint is best examined in person.
Video consultation fee ₹1,000.
Questions
Should I stop playing after an injury?
Stop the activity that caused the injury until you have been assessed. Many people return to sport after the right rehabilitation.
This page is general information to help you understand your options. It is not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.