Sports Orthopedic Surgeons in West Des Moines, Iowa

Sports Orthopedic Surgeons
male surgeon
Dr. Christopher Kim, B.SC., M.D.

    Sports Orthopedic
5950 University Ave Ste 380, West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-875-9908     515-875-9882
male surgeon
Dr. Mark Baird Kirkland, DO

    Sports Orthopedic
3408 Woodland Ave, Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-226-1222     515-226-1200
Sports Orthopedic Surgeon is trained in sports medicine which help to provide appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.