Our goal is to treat the patient and not just the injury. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior or a fitness enthusiast, Boston Sports and Biologics can help. Offering the latest in minimally invasive and non-operative treatments, our goal is to get you back faster and avoid unnecessary surgery.
Dr. Walter Sussman is board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation with fellowship training in sports medicine. Dr. Sussman manages both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and offers non-surgical alternatives to orthopedic surgery/conditions, including platelet rich plasma (PRP), stem cell injections and Tenex.
Dr. Sussman graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford Maine, before completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University, where he served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Emory University where he provided covered for the Atlanta Dream WNBA team, Georgia Tech athletics, and Emory University athletics.
Dr. Sussman now serves as the Head Team Physician for the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and provides care for many of the
local high schools. He is a clinical Assistant Professor at the Tufts
University and is engaged in resident education. Dr. Sussman has
published multiple book chapters and articles in medical journals,
including on regenerative medicine, chronic tendon injuries, Tenex and
concussion management.
Dr. Sussman takes pride in promoting the patient experience, and
tailoring the treatment to fit each patient. Dr. Sussman has a clinical
interest in the use of ultrasound to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries
and regenerative medicine, with a focus on using minimally invasive
procedures including platelet rich plasma (PRP), stem cell
injections and Tenex. Commonly treated conditions include arthritis, chronic
tennis or golfers’ elbow, trigger finger, rotator cuff tears, calcific tendonitis, hip bursitis, patella
tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, Haglund deformity, and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Sussman also
manages acute sports injuries and has completed specialized training in
sports-related concussions. He has a clinical interest in
post-concussion syndrome, and working with the athlete to develop a
personalized return-to-play plan.
Dr. Sussman has published articles on ultrasound to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries, regenerative injections and minimally invasive procedures and concussion management.
Sussman WI, Mautner K, Malanga G. The role of rehabilitation after regenerative and orthobiologic procedures for the treatment of tendinopathy: a systematic review. Regen Med. 2018, 13(2):249-263. [PMID: 29521582]
Bradberry DM, Sussman WI, Mautner K. Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Chronic Proximal Tensor Fascia Lata Tendinopathy: A Report of 2 Cases. PM&R. Feb 8 2018 Epub ahead of print [PMID: 29428875]
Sussman WI, Williams C, Maunter K. Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Procedures. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016;27(3):573-87 [PMID: 27468667].
Maunter K, Sussman WI. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Illustrative Case with Sonographic Findings. Curr Sports Med Reports. 2016;15(3):168-170 [PMID: 27172080].
Sussman WI, Mautner K, Mason A, et al. Sphenopalatine ganglion block for management of refractory chronic post-traumatic headaches after a sport-related concussion. Clin J Sports Med. 2017; 27(2):e6-e8. [PMID: 27177204]
Mautner K, Sussman WI. Intramuscular vascular malformations: A rare cause of exertional leg pain and a novel treatment approach with ultrasound guided doxycycline sclerotherapy. Am J Sports Med. 2015;43(3):729-33 [PMID: 25535098]
Sussman WI, Makovitch SA, Merchant SHI, et al. Cervical angina: An overlooked source of non-cardiac chest pain. The Neurohospitalist. 2015;5(1):22-27 [PMID: 25553225]
Mautner K, Sussman WI, Axtman M, et al. Relationship of attention deficit hyperactive disorder and post-concussion recovery in youth athletes. Clin J Sports Med. 2015;25(4):355-60 [PMID: 25353721]
Sussman WI, Shaw E. Intracranial hypertension after spinal cord injury and suboptimal cervical fusion. PMR. 2014;6(2):199-202 [PMID: 24361119]
Sussman WI, Han E, Schuenke MD. Quantitative assessment of the ischiofemoral space and evidence of degenerative changes in the quadratus femoris muscle. Surg Radiol Anat. 2013;35(4):273-281. [PMID: 23076730]
Williams CJ, Sussman WI, Maunter K. Basic Science and Rational for using Stem Cells for Orthopedic Conditions. In Malanga G, Ibrahim V (Ed.) Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine. Springer, 2018 [ISBN 9781620701126]
Krabak BJ, Sussman WI, Byrd T. Physical Examination: Of the Hip. In Malanga G, Mautner K (Ed.) Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2e. Elsevier, 2016 [ISBN-13: 978-0323396233]
Sodiq D, Beckworth J, Foster L, Sussman WI. Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease: Workup and Conservative Treatment. In: Pinheiro-Franco JL, Vaccaro AR, Benzel EC, Mayer HM (Ed.) Advanced Concepts in Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease. Springer, 2015 [ISBN 978-3-662-47756-4]
Dr. Sussman practices at Orthopedic Care Physician Network (OCPN). OCPN provides comprehensive orthopedic care with physicians covering the complete range of orthopedic subspecialties, including general orthopedics, total joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, advanced arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, hand and upper extremity, foot/ankle, and spine care.
OCPN strives to provide cutting-edge care for acute injuries to chronic musculoskeletal conditions. At OCPN our goal is to meet your needs and get you back in motion.