Based in SANTA CRUZ, CA, THOMAS WELLE is a D.O., an Orthopedic Surgeon who treats patients with sports injuries and conditions requiring Sports Injury Treatment, Tommy John Surgery, Stem Cell Therapy. Patients in the SANTA CRUZ area can contact THOMAS for evaluations and treatment options.
An Orthopedic Surgeon completes a 5-year surgical residency after medical school, specializing in the musculoskeletal system. They diagnose and treat sports injuries through both surgical and non-surgical methods, including ligament reconstruction, fracture repair, and arthroscopic procedures for athletes and active patients.
Contact THOMAS WELLE at (831) 477-2325 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.
Stem cell therapy (BMAC or adipose-derived) uses your body's own regenerative cells to promote healing of damaged tissues. Used for knee osteoarthritis, chronic tendon injuries, and focal cartilage defects. Most effective in younger patients with mild-to-moderate conditions.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact THOMAS WELLE at (831) 477-2325 for a consultation.
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