Osteoarthritis has many causes. Genetics, trauma, environmental, and chronic repetitive stresses have all been implicated. Traumatic osteoarthritis is very
As We Mature (age), Things Change…
... and many of those changes we see on MRIs or X-rays don't necessarily require treatment of surgery. Many of us will develop tears of various structures as
What is the Rotator Cuff?
Frequently mispronounced .... frequently *injured*, hurts at night, and frequently *over-treated* --- It's important to have a basic understanding of what the
The Orthopedic Minute: Keeping Your Child Healthy When Exercising in the Heat.
Safety Concerns for Exercising in Extreme Heat The American Academy of Pediatrics has some recommendations to keep your little athlete safe when
Pediatric Elbow and Shoulder Pain…
... do not ignore it. Pediatric Shoulder and Elbow Pain.... Is your little athlete complaining of shoulder or elbow pain? Most children
Humans are Innately Social, Health is Social –Healthcare is Not Social — Yet.
A billion people, collectively can't be wrong.... adoption on social sharing platforms shows few signs of slowing. Friends love to share with
The Latest Technology … is NOT Always the Greatest Technology
...and may in-fact -- harm you. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfCh9ApynmE[/youtube] This week, The New York Times published
Decision Making for Labral Tears and Rotator Cuff Tears [video]
...and we should NOT think like mechanics. Orthopedists and Twitter Thanks to an orthopedic colleague, Dr. Katherine Burns, the Orthopedic community and any
Pre and Post Operative Nutritional Considerations…
A guest post from John La Puma, MD... Thanks John Last year, my Mom had her first operation: a total knee replacement. Active and curious, and
Treat Patients as People… Not Diseases
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UTAK9gJv3qg Are we defined by our laboratory and MRI findings.... We as physicians are commonly trained to treat disease, not
Pediatric Shoulder and Elbow Injury Prevention: Obeying Pitch Counts
Spring will be here soon enough. As the weather warms and parents, coaches and our often ill-prepared children head out onto the baseball field there are some
Care Beyond (and before) the Gloves
What determines the *success* of a particular surgical procedure or medical intervention? Many physicians believe, rightly or wrongly that if they were able