Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

Howard J. Gelb, M.D., Of Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center Keeps Patients Fit And Moving

When it comes to sports medicine, no one knows the score like Howard J. Gelb, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic surgeon whose practice focuses on arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee and elbow. “It takes specialized training and years of experience, not just an MRI scan, to assess an injury to a joint, bone or muscle and develop a plan for treatment or therapy,” says Dr. Gelb, who specializes in sports medicine. He has been in practice in South Florida since 1995.

Dr. Gelb and his team at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Boca Raton see patients of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy an active lifestyle. He diagnoses and treats children, high school and college athletes, adult “weekend warriors,” professional athletes and seniors who understand the importance of keeping fit. 

“Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the best treatment plan,” says Dr. Gelb. For example, many young athletes with ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries benefit from minimally invasive reconstructive procedures using the patient’s own tendon. Not all patients are candidates for this and may benefit from allograft (cadaver tendon) reconstruction of the ACL. Decisions regarding which graft to use for ACL reconstruction are based on a patient’s age, activities and personal preference. Dr. Gelb utilizes an arthroscopic approach for meniscal repairs of the knee and for labrum repairs in patients with shoulder instability problems. He has been using an all-arthroscopic minimally invasive outpatient technique for rotator cuff repairs for more than 15 years.  

Board certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Gelb uses a new arthroscopic approach. Utilizing an allograft patch, he is able to reconstruct rotator cuff tears that would otherwise need a reverse total shoulder replacement. This minimally invasive procedure can provide improvement in shoulder function for patients with massive rotator cuff tears that are not repairable. Additionally, Dr. Gelb notes that the MAKO robotic partial knee system has made partial knee replacements more precise with quicker rehabilitation for his patients. The robot is a great tool to use in this minimally invasive approach.

“Modifying your normal workout can help keep you active and fit during the recovery process,” says Dr. Gelb.

Location: 9980 Central Park Blvd. N.Ste. 222, Boca Raton, FL 33428, 561-558-8898; gelbmd.com

Specialties: Knee, Shoulder and Elbow; Arthroscopic Surgery; ACL Reconstruction; Meniscal Repair; Rotator Cuff Surgery; Shoulder Instability Surgery; Partial and Total Knee Replacement; Total Shoulder Replacement

Education and Certifications: Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Residency/Internship: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; College: Cornell; University Certifications: Subspecialty Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine; Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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