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Can I run with a meniscus tear in my knee
Knee

Can I make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?

Runners often develop knee pain.  Some make the mistake of rushing for an MRI of the knee too soon.   If given enough time,  cross-training,

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Knee

Video: The Runners Knee: Do you need an MRI? Do you know why it occurs?

The Runners Knee or anterior knee pain syndrome is a very common cause of pain in the front of your knee.  Runners of all ages can suffer from a runners knee.

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Shoulder Dislocation

Video: Should We Operate On All Athletes With A Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder dislocations are more common in contact athletes.  A shoulder dislocation implies that the ball or humerus has slid off the socket, or the glenoid.

tennis elbow treatment
Elbow

Video: Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis: What Are The Current Treatment Options?

The video below deals with the topic of tennis elbow.  It covers everything from diagnosis to tennis elbow treatment.  Tennis elbow is a very common cause of

same day knee replacement surgery
Knee

Ambulatory – Same Day Knee Replacement?

The baby boomer generation is aging, and their knees are wearing out. When the pain of osteoarthritis no longer responds to typical non-surgical measures then a

Should I return after ACL surgery
ACL

Why Some Athletes Never Return to Sports After ACL Surgery

ACL injuries are incredibly difficult for most athletes to handle.  The injury is just first blood drawn in a long battle.    The surgery is painful. Recovery

pain behind the knee
Knee

Why Does The Back Of The Knee Hurt?

Pain behind or in the back of the knee is relatively common. The pain behind your knee can be sharp and severe; or mild and dull.  In some of you, the pain

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Knee

Should I Have A Partial Knee Replacement?

The pain due to severe osteoarthritis can be debilitating.  If you have had injections, physical therapy, tried a brace and your pain remains awful it is likely

can't straighten knee
Knee

Why Can’t I Straighten My Knee?

Simply put, if you are unable to straighten your knee after an injury, you may have a severe knee injury. Even mild injuries can result in loss of full motion

Do I have a serious knee injury
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Is My Knee Injury Serious? 5 Signs to Look For.

Your knee twists, you hear a pop, and now you have knee swelling and pain when trying to walk or with bending your knee.  Perhaps you were struck by

Do I have a serious or severe shoulder injury
Rotator Cuff

Serious Shoulder Injuries. When Should I See A Doctor?

Shoulder injuries can be serious.  How can you tell?  When do you need to consider seeing a doctor after you injured your shoulder? Let's say you

MCL Injury Recovery
Knee

Recovery From An MCL Injury?

The medial collateral ligament or the MCL is a large ligament running along the inner side of the knee.  The MCL helps prevent the knee from caving inward.  MCL

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