Based in SANTA MONICA, CA, SUSAN BUKATA is a M.D., an Orthopedic Surgeon who treats patients with sports injuries and conditions requiring Sports Injury Treatment, Tommy John Surgery, PRP Injections. Patients in the SANTA MONICA area can contact SUSAN for evaluations and treatment options.
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in the surgical management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. With 5 years of residency training and often fellowship specialization, they perform ligament reconstructions, arthroscopic procedures, and treat fractures and dislocations in active patients.
Contact SUSAN BUKATA at (424) 259-9816 to schedule a consultation about sports injury treatment or other sports medicine treatments.
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, tendinitis, and overuse injuries. Treatment options range from physical therapy and injection therapies (PRP, cortisone) to arthroscopic surgery and ligament reconstruction.
Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) replaces a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow with a tendon graft. Essential for overhead athletes — especially baseball pitchers — who need to return to throwing sports. Over 85% of athletes return to their previous level of competition.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to deliver growth factors that promote tissue healing. PRP is effective for chronic tendon injuries, mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis, and muscle injuries in athletes. Most patients need 1-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact SUSAN BUKATA at (424) 259-9816 for a consultation.
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