Sports injuries

About the treatment of sports injuries

At Drinković Polyclinic in Zagreb, we provide diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries in recreational and professional athletes.

Sports injuries most commonly affect the knee, ankle, and shoulder, and include damage to ligaments, meniscus, tendons, and muscles. Timely and precise diagnostics are key to preventing permanent damage and ensuring a safe return to sports activities.

Thanks to the availability of MRI diagnostics, X-ray, and ultrasound within the same institution, we enable rapid injury assessment and planning of further treatment without delay.

The most common sports injuries we treat

• anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture
• meniscus rupture
• injuries of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments
• ankle sprains
• rotator cuff injuries
• partial tendon ruptures
• muscle ruptures and strains

Diagnostics and treatment plan

Sports injury evaluation includes:

• detailed orthopedic examination
• assessment of joint stability and function
• analysis of MRI and X-ray findings
• development of an individual treatment plan

The therapeutic approach may include conservative treatment, targeted therapeutic procedures, a rehabilitation plan, or, where indicated, referral for surgery.

Postoperative follow-ups and rehabilitation

Follow-up is carried out after arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and other surgical procedures, with assessment of healing and joint stability and planning for a safe return to sport.

Why Drinković Polyclinic

• specialist orthopedic examination without long waiting times
• rapid MRI diagnostics of joints
• individual rehabilitation plan
• structured return to sports activities

Book an appointment today and get your examination without waiting!