ACL Reconstruction : What A Patient Needs To Know
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction is performed on approximately 100,000 people each year in the United States. It is one of the more common knee injuries sustained in athletic competition requiring surgical treatment. What should a patient know when they are forced to make decisions on such an injury? Ligaments are the soft tissue structures […]
Preparing for Baseball
If you are a parent or grandparent of someone competing in youth baseball, you will be involved in the preseason preparation ritual that is now occurring. How do you get your future MLB star ready to play without overdoing it? What physical complaints are serious enough to require down time or medical evaluation, and which […]
Sports Shoulder Trauma
Shoulder Sports Trauma : Appropriate Treatment of Sprains, Separations, and Dislocations Vince Lombardi once said “Football is not a contact sport. Dancing is a contact sport. Football is a collision sport.” He was right. And when you or your family members are involved in collision sports like football (or soccer/wrestling/basketball/mountainbiking/etc) your shoulders may pay the […]
Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries
Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries The most common shoulder injury for which adults require orthopaedic evaluation involves the rotator cuff. What exactly are “rotator cuff” injuries and what are the best interventions available for that diagnosis? The rotator cuff encompasses four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) which cover both sides of the scapula […]
Hip or back? Shoulder or neck? Where is this pain coming from?
Happy New Year! With the new year comes new resolutions, new workout routines, and usually some associated new pain. How do I determine the source of my pain, and who should I see when I need medical advice? New workout routines involve increased impact and load to the upper and lower body. The resultant pain […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery : What You Need to Know
Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, is generally performed for two reasons: shoulder fractures and shoulder arthritis. If you or your family member are considering this intervention, what are the basics you need to understand? Modern shoulder replacement surgery originated in the early 1970’s in New York under the teaching of Dr. Charles Neer, and became a widespread option […]
Tennis Elbow – What Is It And How Can I Get Rid Of It?
Tennis elbow is the most common elbow issue for which people seek orthopaedic care. What exactly is this problem and how can it be eliminated? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury leading to lateral (outside)elbow pain and weakness. It is caused by degeneration in the origin of the extensor muscles of the forearm, primarily the […]
Ankle Sprains : Initial Evaluation and When to Seek Medical Referral
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries seen in athletic competition. What is the best initial management in terms of protection and return to play, and when is medical consultation necessary? “Sprain” is a term that refers to an injury to a ligament, which is the soft tissue structure connecting bones together. Examples of ligaments include […]
Ankle Sprains : Initial Evaluation and When to Seek Medical Referral
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries seen in athletic competition. What is the best initial management in terms of protection and return to play, and when is medical consultation necessary? “Sprain” is a term that refers to an injury to a ligament, which is the soft tissue structure connecting bones together. Examples of ligaments include […]
Bone Strength and Fragility Fractures: What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I treat numerous elderly patients with hip, wrist, and shoulder fractures resulting from minor trauma which often necessitate surgical repair. The mean age of our population and average life expectancy have increased over the past several decades, with associated increased prevalence of osteoporosis and associated problems such as hip, wrist, and […]
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