About Dr. Lawrence L. Line
Dr. Lawrence L. Line is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with more than three decades of experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and joint disorders in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
He has long been associated with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, where his practice focuses on orthopedic surgery and sports-related injuries. Current hospital records continue to list him in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hattiesburg practice.
Dr. Line also serves as Head Team Physician for the University of Southern Mississippi. His professional background has included work with high-level athletes, including service as a volunteer physician with the U.S. Olympic Team.
Patients looking for similar specialists can browse the Doctiplus Orthopedics directory.
Focus Areas
- Sports-related injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Ligament injuries
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Orthopedic trauma
- Work-related musculoskeletal injuries
- Tendon and muscle injuries
- Fracture assessment
- Osteoarthritis
- Return-to-sport evaluation
Sports injuries can affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases guide to sports injuries explains common injuries, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention.
For patients experiencing persistent joint pain and stiffness, the NIAMS information on osteoarthritis provides an overview of symptoms and established treatment approaches.
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care Approach
Sports medicine involves more than treating competitive athletes. Similar injuries can occur during exercise, work, recreational activities, or everyday accidents.
Evaluation typically begins with understanding how the injury happened and how it has affected movement, strength, stability, and function. Physical examination may be combined with X-rays, MRI, or other imaging when necessary.
Dr. Line’s professional background has a particular emphasis on traumatic orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and shoulder surgery. His experience as a team physician has also involved assessment of athletes preparing to safely return to training and competition.
Not every orthopedic problem requires surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve activity modification, physical therapy, medication, injections, bracing, or rehabilitation before an operation is considered.
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows an orthopedic surgeon to examine and treat selected problems inside a joint using a small camera and instruments.
Dr. Line has subspecialty board certification in Sports Medicine and extensive experience with arthroscopic and sports-related orthopedic care. His professional profile specifically lists shoulder surgery, orthopedic trauma, and sports medicine among his areas of expertise.
Treatment decisions depend on the specific injury, its severity, the patient’s activity level, imaging findings, and how symptoms respond to non-surgical treatment.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Line graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1988.
He completed an orthopedic internship at Baylor University Medical Center, followed by an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from 1990 to 1994. He then completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia from 1994 to 1995.
His professional biography lists board certification in Orthopedic Surgery since 1996 and subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine since 2006.
His National Provider Identifier is 1427087592. Current Medicare-derived records list Mississippi license 12369, although public directories differ regarding current licensure status, so patients should verify active licensing and appointment availability directly before scheduling.
Practice Information
Current hospital and Medicare records list Dr. Line with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, 3688 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401.
He also operates Side Line LLC, where his work includes independent medical examinations, orthopedic case review, and medical-legal consulting.
Patients seeking clinical orthopedic care should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, clinical services, and licensing status directly with Southern Bone & Joint Specialists.
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