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To evaluate each patient individually and understand their unique needs and concerns. It is essential to help patients understand their disease process, as well as the rationale behind available treatment options, both non-operative and operative. Together with each patient, Dr. Chams seeks to establish a treatment plan which meets their specific needs, whether sport or work related. He believes that a well educated patient can best participate in their care.
Dr. Roger Chams
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing in Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction and Cartilage Restoration
Dr. Roger Chams is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine, with a focus on knee and shoulder disorders. He completed a prestigious fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, where he received specialized training in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for complex knee and shoulder conditions and sports-related injuries.
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What’s New in Sports Medicine?
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Arthroscopic Debridement:
Damaged tissue is removed using arthroscopic instruments and the edges of the articular cartilage that are rough will be smoothened.
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Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries:
A surgical procedure to correct a torn knee ligament by replacing the ligament with a healthy tissue.
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Arthroscopic Acromioplasty:
Removal of a small part of the surface of the acromion, the bony process on your shoulder blade.
Success Stories
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After injuring my knee during a Strongwomen competition it was highly recommended by powerlifting friends to see Dr. Chams and his team.- Kelly J. -
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Keira with the pin in Oklahoma at the Lady Outlaws Holiday National Duals just 5 1/2 months after surgery.- Keira D -
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Having had successful rotator cuff surgery with Dr. Chams, there was no question who I wanted to see when I tore my ACL.- Michael Wolf -
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