Why am I active in social media and healthcare? This is by far (still) the number one question I am asked by reporters, columnists, other health care
Stretching and Injury Prevention
There have now been a number of articles published that show that stretching does not reduce injuries from running. Other studies have shown that static
ACL Tears and Young Athletes
I've spoken to horribly disabled old football players who told me they'd do it all again, whatever life's sacrifice, just to have played the game. How many
Social Media and Your Health … A News Wrap-up
For fans who enjoy wandering through or those who are just approaching the intersection of Social Media and Healthcare, the New York Times provided us with a
In praise of nurses….
Why I Became A Nurse by PHIL BAUMANN on FEBRUARY 10, 2011 Regular readers may know me as the guy who looks at the intersection of social software and
Preparing for your first visit to a new physician …
Physicians are under pressure to see patients in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Take a little time, organize your thoughts, come prepared and your
Meniscus Tears… Why Surgery Isn’t Always Necessary
Meniscus tears are very common. Each knee has two menisci which serve as cushions. They can tear due to degeneration, or they can tear due to trauma or a
Why Patients Seek Second Opinions
Healthcare and Social Media Shared Decision Making in Orthopedic Surgery This has been a very busy week already. I have seen many second opinions and I am
I have Arthritis in my knee….what are my options?
Osteoarthritis of the knee is responsible for a significant amount of suffering and disability. Millions of Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis.
What are my knee replacement options?
One of the most promising techniques is managing your arthritis knee pain before you need to have a knee replacement. A very new procedure has given many
How are SLAP tears fixed?
SLAP tears are fixed arthroscopically. The torn labrum is sewn back to the socket or glenoid with a number of sutures. You will need to rest your arm in a
Do all SLAP tears need to be fixed?
Definitely not. Many people will develop SLAP lesions from normal use of the shoulder throughout their lives. Many post-mortem studies show that the vast
