Distal Radius Wrist Fracture – Surgery Alternative
Surgery is not always for everyone. We look at each patient’s individual circumstances to determine the best path forward. Recently an elderly patient with a distal radius wrist …
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Types of Labral Tears
The labrum is a soft tissue structure located in the socket-shaped joint in your shoulder bone, that along with other structures helps to maintain shoulder stability. Repetitive motion and …
First Functional Prosthetic Bone
About 3,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians developed the first functional prosthesis: an artificial big toe. In 2011, researchers showed that Egyptians with the fake toes would have had a …
Can I play sports after an ACL surgery?
The rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is long, grueling, and often harder than the actual surgery itself. Clearance for sports participation can be expected about 6-9 months after surgery. Improvement …
What can I do to make this bone heal faster?
A broken bone is not only physically tough, but it’s also mentally tough. Losing your mobility, the ability to perform basic tasks and the increased boredom can be very …
This is Kiran!
This week I introduce you to Kiran! Kiran is my scribe that shadows me in the clinic. She is responsible for documenting each patient encounter capturing the clinical history, …
How are sports medicine problems diagnosed?
At your consultation, your doctor will ask you about how the injury occurred and what symptoms you’re experiencing. He will look at your medical history as well and will …
What is sports medicine?
Playing sports or engaging in any regular physical activity isn’t just enjoyable but a great way to stay healthy, but sometimes injuries that can result from sports and …
Causes of Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are a common type of sports injury. They can also happen if you fall on your arm when it’s outstretched, or use a sudden, jerking movement …
Incidence of ACL injury after a ACL reconstruction and returning to sports.
There is a lot we do not understand about ACL injury. In a systematic review by Paterno et al, for reasons not well understood, females that previously underwent ACL …