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Dr. Kyle Sochacki is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. Dr. Sochacki graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland State University. He then received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital earning honors as a chief resident. After residency, Dr. Sochacki completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University, which included intensive experiences in shoulder surgery (including arthroscopy, arthroplasty and tendon transfers), and elbow surgery, in addition to non-arthroplasty open and arthroscopic knee surgery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sochacki has assisted in the care of amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes including the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Athletics, Stanford University Men’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball, and Rice University Baseball. He currently serves as the Team Physician for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Dr. Sochacki is also active in research and several professional societies. He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on return to sport outcomes in MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, and NHL players and the clinical results of shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery.
Dr. Sochacki offers expertise in the areas of:
- Joint Preservation
- ACL and Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Cartilage Restoration
- Meniscus Repair and Transplantation
- Patellofemoral Disease, Instability, and Tendinopathy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Instability
- Elbow Ligament and Tendon Repair and Reconstruction
- Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee Trauma and Fractures
Dr. Sochacki is married with three children. He enjoys cooking, traveling, skiing, Cleveland sports, and spending time with his family.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Cartilage Injuries (Meniscus)
- Meniscal Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Labral Tear of the Shoulder
- Biceps Tendon Rupture of the Shoulder
- Biceps Tendon Rupture of the Elbow
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
- Patellar Dislocation
Commonly Performed Procedures
- ACL Repair/Reconstruction Surgery
- Cartilage Injury Treatment
- Meniscal Tear Surgeries
- Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy for Patellar Instability
- Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery
- Medial Patellofemoral (MPFL) Reconstruction
- Biceps Tendon Rupture Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
Clinic Locations
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
Cleveland State University -
Medical School:
University of Toledo College of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
Houston Methodist Hospital -
Fellowship:
Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine, Stanford University -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Team Physician for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets - Former Assistant Team Physician of San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Athletics, Stanford University Men's Soccer and Women's Basketball, Rice University Baseball
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Awards
Excellence in Reviewing Arthroscopy 2017 - Resident Orthopedic In-Training Exam Award, Houston Methodist Hospital 2019
Associations
- The Biologic Association (BA)
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North American (AANA)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Riverside Family Practice, Riverside Internal Medicine -
Research
Actively peer reviews publications in the medical community including the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
What causes knee pain when going up or down stairs?
Pain while using stairs may need an individual evaluation because several knee conditions can cause similar symptoms. Orthopedic ONE’s knee specialists diagnose and treat conditions associated with overuse, patellofemoral pain syndrome, patellar tendinitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, arthritis and cartilage injuries.
Can a torn meniscus heal without surgery?
Not every meniscus tear automatically requires surgery. Orthopedic ONE offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for meniscus tears. A knee specialist can evaluate the location and nature of the injury and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Learn more about the conditions treated by Orthopedic ONE’s knee specialists.
What are the symptoms of an ACL tear?
An ACL injury can destabilize the knee and may cause instability during sports or everyday activities. Sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse place repeated stress on the ACL due to frequent jumping and changing direction. However, ACL injuries are rarely caused by contact and are not limited to competitive athletes. Adults can experience ACL tears during recreational activities, low-intensity sports, and even awkward falls. Because other knee injuries can cause similar problems, an evaluation is needed for an accurate diagnosis. Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine specialists treat ACL injuries and other activity-related knee conditions.
How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Lingering shoulder pain or pain that keeps you awake at night may be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, particularly in adults over 40. Tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis and shoulder impingement can also cause pain, so an orthopedic shoulder specialist should determine the underlying cause.
What are the treatment options for knee arthritis?
Nonsurgical treatment options may include personalized exercise, weight management, physical therapy, activity modification, corticosteroid injections and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Depending on the extent of joint damage, other options may include biologic therapies, cartilage restoration, osteotomy, partial knee replacement or total knee replacement. Orthopedic ONE’s joint preservation specialists work to preserve the natural joint and delay replacement whenever appropriate.
When is a hip replacement recommended?
Hip replacement may be considered when advanced arthritis or significant joint deterioration causes ongoing pain and reduced function. Younger or active patients with early-stage arthritis, labral tears or structural hip conditions may be candidates for treatments designed to preserve the natural joint.
An orthopedic hip specialist can assess the condition and determine whether joint preservation or hip replacement should be considered.