Colin Ligon, MD, MHS
About Colin Ligon, MD, MHS
Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to musculoskeletal health, integrating orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, pain management, and rehabilitation services across its extensive network of hospitals and outpatient centers. Patients with conditions ranging from osteoarthritis, fractures, and tendon degeneration to complex spine disorders and sports‑related injuries can access advanced imaging, minimally invasive procedures, and personalized surgical options that prioritize functional recovery and pain relief. The system’s orthopaedic specialists perform high‑volume arthroscopic and joint‑replacement surgeries, while dedicated sports‑medicine teams provide injury‑prevention programs, orthobiologic therapies, and sport‑specific rehabilitation. Pain‑medicine physicians employ a full spectrum of interventional techniques—including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, and radiofrequency ablation—to manage chronic and acute pain without reliance on opioids. Complementary services such as physical and occupational therapy, aquatic therapy, anti‑gravity treadmill training, and hand therapy ensure that patients receive coordinated, whole‑person care from diagnosis through recovery. Penn Medicine’s commitment to research and clinical trials keeps patients at the forefront of emerging treatments, such as low‑dose radiation for osteoarthritis, platelet‑rich plasma injections, and regenerative orthobiologic procedures. Together with a team of board‑certified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the institution delivers evidence‑based, patient‑centered care designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for individuals of all ages and activity levels.