Dr. Benjamin Packard is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, with an emphasis in hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow. He agrees with the sentiment, “If you have a body, you are an athlete.” Whether it’s a stay-at-home parent or weekend warrior, newly training or elite status, Dr. Packard enjoys getting athletes back to the sports they love.
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee and is commonly injured during sports activities. ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn or damaged ACL ligament in your knee.
Hip preservation surgery includes procedures to treat hip pain and dysfunction and prevent deterioration of the hip joint due to osteoarthritis or injury. This is especially recommended for young and active individuals to avoid or delay the need for joint replacement.
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy
Suite 220
Anchorage, AK 99508
Practice Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3505 E. Meridian Park Loop
Suite 101
Wasilla, AK 99654
Practice Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM