Dr. Fischer

Brett W. Fischer, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon: Sports Medicine

Dr. Fischer received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the Creighton University/ University of Nebraska Health Foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed further specialized training with a fellowship in sports medicine and adult joint reconstruction at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was also participated in the care of athletes, including professional athletes of the San Antonio Spurs.

Education:

Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Residency: Creighton University/University of Nebraska Health Foundation, Omaha, NE

Medical School: The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ

Undergraduate: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Professional Memberships & Certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

FREQUENTLY TREATED SPORTS INJURIES AND CONDITIONS:

  • ACL Injuries
  • Fracture and Dislocations
  • Knee Injuries
  • Labral Tears
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Runner's Knee
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Slap Lesion
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Torn Ligaments and Tendons
  • Hip Labral Tears
  • Knee and Hip Arthritis
  • Knee Cartilage Injuries
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Femoral Fractures 
  • Hip Arthritis 
  • Hip Bursitis 
  • Hip Dislocation 
  • Hip Fractures 
  • Hip Muscle Strains 
  • Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) 
  • Knee Arthritis 
  • Knee Bursitis 
  • Labral Tears of the Hip 
  • Loose Bodies of the Hip 
  • Meniscus Tears 
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee 
  • Broken Knee Cap 
  • Patella Tendon Rupture 
  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture 
  • Shin Splints 
  • Snapping Hip Syndrome 
  • Thigh Muscle Strains 
  • Tibial Fractures 
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) 
  • Torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) 
  • Arthritis of Elbow
  • Arthritis of Shoulder
  • Biceps Tendon Rupture
  • Biceps Tendonitis
  • Broken Shoulder
  • Burners & Stingers
  • Collarbone Fracture
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Hill-Sachs Lesion
  • Hyperextension of the Elbow
  • Joint Stiffness
  • Loose Shoulder (Instability)
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
  • Overuse Injuries
  • Radial Tunnel Syndrome
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Shoulder Blade Fracture
  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Separation
  • Shoulder Socket Fracture
  • SLAP Tear
  • Snapping Shoulder Syndrome
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Throwing Injuries
  • Triceps Tendonitis

SPORTS INJURY TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES:

Some sports problems will require surgery, some will not. Whatever the case, Dr. Fisher will work with you to find the best treatment for you. He offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including:

  • Arthroscopy (Shoulder & Knee)
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Cartilage Repair
  • Ligament Reconstruction
  • Tendon Repair
  • Shoulder Labral and Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Non-Operative Care
  • Injections
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Bracing
  • Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
  • Arthroscopic Capsular Plication
  • Arthroscopic Capsular Release
  • Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow
  • Biceps Tendonitis
  • Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Fracture Treatment
  • Ligament Reconstruction
  • Medial Epicondylectomy

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