Achilles Tendon Ruptures
You heard and felt a horrible snap and you’ve been diagnosed with an achilles tendon rupture. The recent scientific literature shows very good results with NON surgical management. The complication rate is far higher in the surgical group. You DO have an option… talk with your surgeon! BTW… this is simply for informational purposes…. this… Read More
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Meniscal Tears
Meniscal Tears… Why are Meniscus Tears so common? Is surgery for Meniscus Tears always necessary?
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Straight talk about the function and injuries that can affect the rotator cuff… Do all rotator cuff tears require surgey… no. Now watch the video.
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Sometimes *Abnormal* MRI Findings are NOT *abnormal* …
Many of us have meniscus tears in our knees and don’t know it, many have disc herniations or pinched nerves in our backs and don’t know it. Why are some problems symptomatic and some not… who knows? Just because an MRI reveals something is “abnormal” does not always mean that surgery is necessary. The findings… Read More
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Knee Replacement – Just the Facts
Just the basic facts for those considering a knee replacement. Why the procedure might be indicated, what the procedure entails, a discussion about some of the risks, etc.
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