Sports medicine works in tandem with orthopedic medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation. These experts specialize in nonsurgical treatment of sports-related injuries and repetitive use conditions that occur during the game, on the job, or because of regular wear and tear.
You can trust Mark Peterson, DO, sports medicine and orthopedic physician of Avera Orthopedics in Sioux Falls, SD, for compassionate care for your pain or injury. He serves all ages with musculoskeletal concerns, whether you’re an athlete or not.
Expert Care in Sports Medicine
Dr. Peterson diagnoses and treats several conditions with minimally invasive measures before recommending surgery.
His special interests include:
- Arthritis care, including knees and shoulders
- Extremity care
- Concussion management
- Sports physicals
- Fracture care, casting & bracing
Your nonsurgical treatment plan might incorporate injections. There’s several options available, and Dr. Peterson can expertly pinpoint which might be right for you:
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injections
- Hip, knee, ankle and foot injections
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Cortisone injections
- HA (hyaluronic acid) injections (EuflexxaTM, Orthovisc®, Synvisc®)
- Trigger point injections
- Anti-inflammatory injections
- B-12 injections
“At Avera, we collaborate as a team, each other and with you, to ensure we come up with the best answers and most effective treatment,” said Dr. Peterson.
Active Lifestyle
In his free time, Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time with family, traveling and exploring the outdoors.
Dr. Peterson speaks Spanish.
