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 […]
John and Luke Wolf
Tennis Accomplishments: Together as Doubles partners: -2016 Southern Level 1A Doubles Finalist (2nd Place) Boys 14’s -State Doubles Champs Boys 14’s 2015 -State Doubles Qualifier Champions 2014 Boys 12’s They have also represented the Southern Section(9 states) at Zonals Team and played the teams top players from Florida, Mid-Atlantic States, and Puerto Rico. John […]
SUPERBOWL INJURY REPORT
The Superbowl is coming up tomorrow night. Auburn’s Cam Newton is trying to cap off an amazing season with the first Superbowl win for the Carolina Panthers (War Eagle!), and Denver’s Peyton Manning is trying to cap off his record-breaking career with one last championship. Carolina’s linebacker Thomas Davis had surgery to fix a forearm […]
Stem Cells and Growth Factors in Orthopaedic Injuries: Scientific Breakthroughs or Snake Oil?
One of the major areas of scientific inquiry in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries over the past decade has been the use of stem cell therapies and biologic interventions to improve recovery and surgical outcomes. Peyton Manning, Hines Ward, and numerous professional athletes have used these treatments when battling injury. Have these treatments advanced […]
Trying to Achieve Balance in Youth Sports
Orthopaedic Perspectives “If you’re not first, you’re last” – Ricky Bobby The intensity of participation and investment of time and finances in youth sports has undergone explosive growth over the past 3 decades. Fueled by the preeminence of collegiate and professional sports in the media and associated monetary reward, children are devoting increasingly more time […]
Is it broken? Let’s take a look.
Ouch! Not sure if it’s broken but it really hurts. You need to get this looked at for sure. This is a story blog of what happens next when you visit me, Dr. Bob Wolf at Alabama Orthopaedic Center in Homewood, Alabama. First, we get you over to our super high tech x-ray machine. We […]
Recent Comments