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August 10, 2026/London
Cleveland Clinic London Launches Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Service for Ages 16-17
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Katrina Healy|216.386.0955
Cleveland Clinic London
Cleveland Clinic London has expanded its orthopaedic and sports medicine services to include patients aged 16 to 17, providing adolescents with access to specialist care for sports injuries, bone and joint conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders
The new service will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adolescents experiencing a wide range of orthopaedic and sports-related conditions. Patients will benefit from Cleveland Clinic London’s multidisciplinary approach, bringing together orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physiotherapists, imaging experts and rehabilitation professionals to deliver coordinated, personalised care
The expansion reflects growing demand for specialist musculoskeletal care among teenagers participating in competitive sport and physical activity, while also supporting adolescents with non-sports-related orthopaedic conditions
“Adolescence is a critical period for musculoskeletal development, and timely access to expert care can make a significant difference in recovery, long-term outcomes and return to activity,” said Phil Ahrens, Cleveland Clinic London, Vice Chief Integrated Surgical Institue and chair of Orthopaedics. “By extending our orthopaedic and sports medicine services to patients aged 16 to 17, we are providing young patients and their families with access to the same high-quality, patient-centred care that Cleveland Clinic is known for around the world.”
The service will support a range of conditions, including:
- Acute sports injuries
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Knee, shoulder and ankle conditions
- Overuse injuries
- Fracture management
- Sports-related rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes
- General adolescent musculoskeletal concerns
Patients will have access to Cleveland Clinic London’s advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities, evidence-based treatment options and comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to help them return safely to normal activities and sport
“Caring for younger patients requires an approach that recognises their unique physical, developmental and athletic needs,” said Ahrens. “Our team is committed to providing specialist care that supports both recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health.”
Cleveland Clinic London is home to some of the U.K.’s leading experts in orthopaedics and sports medicine, providing innovative care for bone, joint and connective tissue disorders. The programme combines clinical expertise, advanced technology and coordinated rehabilitation to support the best possible outcomes for patients
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 83,000 employees worldwide are more than 6,600 salaried physicians and researchers, and 21,900 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,725-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 300 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million outpatient encounters, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at x.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources are available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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