Advanced Bone & Joint Name Sports Medicine Partner

Cottleville, MO - The St. Louis Lions would like to welcome, Advanced Bone & Joint and Dr. Brandon Larkin as our sports medicine partner for the 2014-2015 season! As the St. Louis Lions team physician, Dr. Larkin will provide medical coverage during our home games for the 2014 season, as well as education on injury prevention and concussions.

"We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with Dr. Larkin and Advanced Bone & Joint. Their expertise will help our coaches keep our players safe, to minimize injuries and to help get our players who are injured back on the field quickly." 

About Brandon D. Larkin, M.D. - Sports Medicine, Non-Surgical Dr. Larkin is a native of St. Peters and has been providing the highest quality care in sports medicine and non-surgical orthopaedics to patients of all ages at Advanced Bone & Joint Formerly St. Peters Bone & Joint since 2007. Dr. Larkin has specialized training in the promotion of lifelong fitness and wellness, as well as the treatment and prevention of illness and injury. He is able to help both athletes and non-athletes maximize function and minimize disability and time away from sports, work, or school. He has special interests in concussion care, return to play after injury, and the treatment of acute tendon and ligament injuries, as well as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. After completing high school at Fort Zumwalt South, Dr. Larkin received his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he graduated cum laude. Dr. Larkin received his M.D. degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in pediatrics at the University of Missouri and trained in the primary care sports medicine fellowship program at Saint Louis University. Dr. Larkin is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both pediatric and primary care sports medicine. Since 2007, he has been the team physician for both the River City Rascals professional baseball club and Fort Zumwalt South High School athletics. He serves as the medical director for the Lewis and Clark Marathon and served as associate medical director for the 2006 NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup. Other events for which he has provided medical coverage include the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Wrestling Championships and the 2007 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four. Dr. Larkin has presented at both regional and national sports medicine conferences and he has authored chapters in several sports medicine textbooks. With his expertise and specialized training, Dr. Larkin brings the highest quality of care to the St. Charles County community.

About Advance Bone & Joint - formerly St. Peters Bone & Joint, “Our goal is to get you well and back to your regular routine as quickly as possible. By offering on-site MRI, x-ray services, a state-of-the-art surgery center and more, you will benefit from our advanced technology without driving across town or waiting in long lines for care.” Conveniently located in St. Peters, Mo. and serving all of St. Charles county, St. Louis County, Lincoln County and Pike County. Advanced Bone & Joint is proud to offer board-certified orthopedic surgeons who are leaders in their field as well as the most advanced tools, techniques, and services for your individual orthopaedic needs.

About their Quick Care Center - “Broken bones, sports injuries, falls, sprains and strains. When injuries happen, make the most of your time and receive advanced care on your schedule. No need to call. No need to wait. Just come in and we will take care of you as quickly as possible.” Quick Care office is open: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - No appointment required.

Location: St. Peters Office: 112 Piper Hill Drive, Suite 9, St. Peters, Missouri 63376 Tel: 636-441-3444 Fax: 636-441-9832

For more information visit their website at   http://www.advancedboneandjoint.com/