The AC Joint is a small joint on top of your shoulder. It is formed where your collarbone meets your shoulder blade. Many people have swelling or prominence
Do I Need a Brace After ACL Surgery?
Bracing after ACL surgery has been recommended for many reasons. But there is no evidence to support routine bracing after ACL surgery. Some propose that it
What is Patellar Tendonitis or a Jumpers Knee?
Your junior athlete and star of the basketball team is complaining of pain in the front of their knee. They complain that it hurts when they sprint, or jump.
Video Series: Which ACL Graft To Choose?
Choosing the right ACL graft for you is important. There are many tissues or grafts available to use to reconstruct or rebuild your ACL
How Long Does It Take To Recover From ACL Surgery?
ACL surgery requires an extensive, specific and long recovery. The ACL recovery process is long in order to limit your risk of reinjury and to give you the
Physical Therapy Before ACL Surgery Improves Your Results
When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament or ACL your knee swells with blood. When the knee swells, that triggers a cascade of events which causes you to
Platelet Rich Plasma- PRP Injections- Video: When, Why and How
PRP injections are created by centrifuging a sample of your blood. The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and
Video: Avoiding Running Injuries … Your Intensity Matters.
Runners by nature are a competitive bunch. If all your runs are slow, it holds true that slow training produces slow runners-- yet even elite runners spend most
Two Orthopedic Surgeons: A Video Series Begins
I have known Dr Jeffrey Berg for 20+ years. We trained together and have remained friends since. Between us we have 40 years of Orthopedic Surgery experience
Hip Flexor Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Hip flexor (rectus femoris) injuries occur more frequently in running, sprinting and kicking sports. Soccer players in particular are prone to hip flexor
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery and Return to Pitching
Pitchers are more commonly injuring their ulnar collateral ligament. Ulnar collateral ligament surgery or Tommy John surgery is becoming almost commonplace in
What Is Medial Joint Space Narrowing?
Medial joint space narrowing is a common term many of you will see in your x-ray and MRI reports. Medial joint space narrowing is a long-winded way of