SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS
Injuries don’t keep office hours. When its urgent, get diagnosed and recover fast when you go straight to the orthopedic experts with Ortho After Hours.
As premier hip and knee replacement surgeons in Charleston, SC, Dr. Zimlich and Dr. Stem alleviate patient pain and discomfort using innovative techniques and technologies. Concentrating exclusively on knee and hip replacement, the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists operate at the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Surgery Center and area hospitals per patient preference.
Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.
Signature services include:
- Custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing
- Same day robotic knee replacement program
- Personalized joint replacement experience
- Dedicated team of nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists
- Proven outcomes for quick recovery and pain-free lives
Same day appointments are available at one of our convenient North Charleston, Summerville, or Daniel Island locations.
Welcome To Lowcountry Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Services
Game Changing Care for Injuries and Orthopedic Conditions in Charleston, North Charleston, and Summerville
We understand that sports injuries can be more than just a temporary setback—they can be life-altering. Our dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists is committed to helping patients in the Lowcountry recover quickly and safely. Whether you’re dealing with broken bones, sprains, strains, or other sports-related injuries, our comprehensive services are designed to get you back in the game. From minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to complex reconstructive procedures, our board certified orthopedic surgeons provide comprehensive care. Our accredited surgery center, in-house MRI and x-ray, DME, casting, physical and occupational therapy, and walk-in care for urgent orthopedic needs on nights and weekend make fast access easy.
Schedule a consultation with one of our sports medicine specialists today and start your path to recovery.
Lowcountry Orthopaedics’ Sports Medicine Team
David Jaskwhich, MD
Sports Medicine
Adam Schaaf, MD
Sports Medicine
David Johannesmeyer, MD
Sports Medicine
Justin Runey, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Marty Covington, PA-C
Physician Assistant
John Swinton, PA-C
Physician Assistant
SPORTS MEDICINE SURGERY
After Hours Clinic
Injuries don’t keep office hours. When its urgent, get diagnosed and recover fast when you go straight to the orthopedic experts with Ortho After Hours. Ortho After Hours is open with fast and reliable orthopedic care. There is no need to drive to the Emergency Room or a general urgent care location, wait for an hour or longer in a waiting room. Go straight to the source for your diagnosis and treatment.
Sports Medicine Injuries
ACL Restoration
Rotator Cuff
Injury & Tear
Dislocated Shoulder
Shoulder injuries
Sometimes dislocation may tear ligaments or tendons in the shoulder or damage nerves.
Elbow Bursitis
When the fluid-filled sac, or bursa, at the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed.
Achilles
tendonitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.
Jumper’s
knee
Jumper’s knee is inflammation of your patellar tendon, the tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia).
Ligament injury
A sprain is caused by direct or indirect trauma that knocks a joint out of position, and overstretches the supporting ligaments.
Patellar Tendon
Tear
Tibia Shaft
Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Sudden meniscal tears often happen during sports.
Frozen shoulder
Knee injury
Muscle injury
Broken bones
Repetitive strain injury
Fractures
Tennis elbow
Sprains and Strains
Tendinopathy
Overuse injury
Sports Medicine Videos
Hip & Knee Specialists
Fast forward to feeling better with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons that specialize in joint reconstruction and hip and knee surgery.
Same Day Appointments
Same-Day Joint Replacement
The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.