Utah Knee Doctor

Many knee and shoulder injuries in Utah occur as a result of ski and snowboard accidents. Only the nagging thought of injury risk can loom over the beauty, speed, and exhilaration of a good powder day. Knee injuries in particular account for over 25% of the injuries coming out of Park City and Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons every ski season. They can range from simple meniscus tears, to complete dislocations or a more severe ACL tear. The Physicians and support staff at CORE love the alpine conditions in Utah, and offer preventative words of advice -- most patients with a ski injury treated at CORE said it happened on their last run of the day, when they were most tired. Or they were not looking for changes in the terrain and other skiers or snowboarders, or pushed a black diamond run too soon.

CORE has more proven treatment options, including many non-surgical less invasive options. We are dedicated to getting you back to the slopes or your daily activity as quickly as possible.

The task of understanding what is causing your knee pain may be simple or complicated. As part of your diagnosis, expect a thorough discussion of your activities and symptoms. The experts at CORE will help you identify the location of pain – front, inside, outside or back of the knee, and the timing of the pain. Does it more commonly occur when you are going down stairs? Or first thing in the morning as you start your day? Is there any swelling? Lost mobility, instability and painful clicking or grinding may be a sign of knee problems. Through proper examination, the experts at CORE will examine and diagnose.

Medical and surgical treatment of shoulder and knee pain includes:

• Shoulder impingement
• Rotator cuff injuries
• AC separation
• Labral tears
• Anterior knee pain
• ACL injuries and reconstruction
• Acute and degenerative meniscal tears
• Cartilage repair
• Transplantation
• Arthroscopic surgery

Physicians With Special Training in Knee & Shoulder:

Charles L. Beck, MD
Dr. Beck has cared for many Utah teams and athletes from high school to the professional level, from the US Ski & Snowboard teams to the Granite School District. He is dedicated to cartilage repair, cartilage transplantation and knee ligament reconstruction.
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Les Harris, MD
Dr. Harris has been providing treatment and rehabilitative care for knee and shoulder injuries and conditions for over 30 years. His vast knowledge of sports medicine and experience is a great asset to the CORE team. Learn More

S. Charles Marshall, MD
Dr Marshall’s research and experience is focused on complex knee injuries. He has specialized training in surgical techniques that are less invasive and promote a quicker recovery. Learn More

Wade Sessions, MD
Dr. Sessions training amd advances in knee surgery make the impossible possible. Minimally invasive and faster healing time. Learn More

Physicians Providing Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee & Shoulder Problems:

James G. Macintyre, MD
Orthopedic surgeon James Macintyre can treat knee and shoulders without making a single cut. This is especially useful for patients who suffer from arthritis or have a severe loss of cartilage, among other conditions. Learn More

Andrea J. Matich, MD
New treatments for knee Osteoarthritis have given Dr. Matich the opportunity to provide less invasive healing for patients. In many cases, potential relief can equal total joint replacement, without the risks of surgery. Learn More