Dr. Travis G. Maak, MD, Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Travis G. Maak, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)

5/5(12)
590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City UT, 84108
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5/5

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Dr. Travis Maak’s practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the hip and knee. He is the Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Utah Jazz, Orthopaedic Team Physician for the United States Olympics and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Maak is originally from Salt Lake City and a graduate from Stanford University. He completed his medical school at Yale School of Medicine and surgical internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College. His orthopaedic surgery residency training occurred at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine. During his fellowship, Dr. Maak served as an Assistant NFL Team Physician for the New York Football Giants.

 

Dr. Maak specializes in arthroscopic hip and knee surgery and has a specific interest in the treatment of athletic hip and knee injuries. These injuries include hip and knee arthroscopy and preservation surgery, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), cartilage restoration, and ligament reconstruction including ACL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He has specific expertise in hip joint preservation (including hip arthroscopy, labral repair and reconstruction, capsular repair and stabilization) and complex knee joint restoration and reconstruction (including meniscus transplantation, cartilage repair, osteotomy, and ligament reconstruction). He has been actively involved in research throughout his medical career and has published numerous scientific and clinical articles in the areas of hip and knee reconstruction. His research interests include hip and knee joint preservation, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), meniscus and articular cartilage injury, and knee joint biomechanics.

 

For more information on hip, knee and shoulder conditions, patient information, rehabilitation, pre-operative and post-operative instructions or for specific contact information, please visit: http://www.travismaakmd.com

 

Special Procedures: Hip arthroscopy, Labral repair, Labral reconstruction, Hip capsular plication, Gluteal and hamstring tendon repair, Meniscal allograft transplantation, Cartilage cell transplantation including DeNovo and MACI, Fresh osteochondral allograft and autograft transplantation, and Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization.

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Dr. Travis G. Maak, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is my knee healing properly?

    Yes - the instability you are feeling is likely related to the fact that your muscle (quadriceps) group in your thigh is shut down post-surgically. This is extremely common. Just give it time, use crutches if you need to so that you don't fall, and work hard in physical therapy to get your strength back! READ MORE

  • How can you tell the difference between a strain and torn knee ligaments?

    If you have swelling in your knee then it is possible you may have torn either a ligament or meniscus / cartilage in your knee. It would be worth getting it checked! READ MORE

  • Can I get my torn cartilage repaired?

    If you have knee pain on the outside of your knee and an MRI that suggests that you have a lateral meniscus tear then you would likely benefit from an arthroscopic (camera) type of surgery where either the meniscus tear is removed or repaired. This will definitely help! READ MORE

  • My 9 year old may need foot surgery?

    Typically, ankle sprains do not require surgery. However, if your son is unable to put weight on his ankle then he should definitely get an x-ray to make sure he didn't break (fracture) anything! READ MORE

  • Is my knee injury serious?

    This answer depends on which ligament is torn. Some ligaments require surgery while others heal on their own. At the very least, it would be worth seeing an orthopedic surgeon for advice. READ MORE

  • Could my son have a dislocated knee?

    This sounds more like an issue with his patella (knee cap). Runners commonly get these issues when their quadriceps muscle group changes its strength compared with what is being required. I would suggest that your son see a non-surgical sports medicine physician for an evaluation. After that time, it is likely that he will need physical therapy! If his knee is unable to bend or straighten for a significant period, however, then you should definitely be seen soon. READ MORE

Dr. Travis G. Maak, MD's Practice location

University of Utah

590 Wakara Way -
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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