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Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD, Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine, Specializing in Shoulder, Knee, Elbow and Worker's Compensation, Creve Coeur, Cape Girardeau, MO

Services

Dr. Gross specializes in the care of shoulder, knee and elbow-related sports injuries and performs standard arthroscopic surgery as
well as some of the most technically challenging arthroscopic and open procedures.

Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD 25+ Years of
Experience
About

Dr. Gross

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Fellowship Trained & Subspecialty
Certified in Sports Medicine

Dr. Gross is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participation in sports and/or exercise in patients of all ages. His area of specialty is sports medicine, specifically ailments of the shoulder, knee and elbow. He performs advanced arthroscopic, joint reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures as well as shoulder and knee joint replacement surgery.

Team
Physician
  • Lindbergh High School
  • St.Louis Bombers Rugby
  • Cardinals

ArthroscopicRotator Cuff Repair

Rotator cuff repair is a surgery to repair an injured or torn rotator cuff, a group of muscles surrounding the shoulder joint and enabling movement. It can be performed in a minimally invasive manner with the help of an arthroscope, a small, fiber-optic instrument consisting of a lens, light source, and video camera.

What Our Patients are Saying

Star Rating
  • I've said it before, but I can't say it enough. Dr. Gross and The Gross Team are great!! So kind, so knowledgeable, so organized and on top of the game!!  I'm very comfortable with my decision to have Dr. Gross and the team fix this 'ole' body.
  • Everyone in your office was very professional and helpful. I was extremely impressed with the wait time for our appointments. We never waited more than 2 minutes. I want to especially thank Elise for preparing us for surgery; Karen for her warm and friendly personality and expert advice; Kelli for h...
    Patient's Mother
  • A patient called me this morning mainly to tell me that he is so happy that we sent him to Dr. Gross. He couldn't say enough good things about your office, Dr. Gross and the whole experience so far -I wanted to make sure all of you know just how please he is that we brought him to St. Louis for trea...
    Worker's Compensation Adjustor

Workers’ Compensation

Are you suffering from a work-related orthopedic injury? Dr. Lyndon and his team are committed to helping all Workers’ compensation patients get back to work as quickly and safely as possible providing the highest level of care and expertise in a timely and efficient manner.

Blogs

  • Knee Osteoarthritis Update- A New Injectable Option

    Knee Osteoarthritis Update- A New Injectable Option

    Osteoarthritis is a difficult problem to treat. The most definitive solution is of course replacing part or all of the knee. Many of our patients are looking for nonoperative options for their pain...

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  • What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

    What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

    Body mass index (BMI) is used in healthcare as a measurement of body fat and as a health predictor. Calculated by weight/height2, it is easy to find yours on an app or website. We have to include ...

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  • GIRD-Not Just For the Pros

    GIRD-Not Just For the Pros

    At least once a week I have a conversation with a young up and coming baseball or softball player about GIRD (Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit). This diagnosis is not just for pitchers; hone...

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  • ACL Rehab Why Does It Take So Long to Heal?

    ACL Rehab Why Does It Take So Long to Heal?

    We perform close to 100 ACL reconstructions a year here at the Grossteam. Our patient population can vary from weekend warriors to high level collegiate athletes and everyone in between. However, n...

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  • Spring Training-Pitch Counts Matter!

    Spring Training-Pitch Counts Matter!

    With warm weather comes baseball and softball spring workouts. We see a lot of players getting ready for both high school and club teams in our practice and there are a few pitfalls I would like t...

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  • Ortho Gadgets-What do I do with all this stuff?

    Ortho Gadgets-What do I do with all this stuff?

    We live in a technology driven world and orthopedics is no different. We have a device for just about everything. When you come in for an appointment you may be stressed about an injury, your insur...

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Patient Resources

Education Videos

All the information you need to make an informed decision about your treatment and resources to help you on your road to recovery

Useful Links

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Medical Association
  • Alpha Omega Alpha