Most of you are quite familiar with the rather astounding facts regarding medical errors. There are many reasons why medical errors occur in healthcare. There
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Pain Rotator cuff injuries are very common. Over the age of 30, the rotator cuff is responsible for the shoulder pain that most of us
What is a Partial ACL Tear?
The the anterior cruciate ligament --ACL --is one of the more vital and more easily injured ligaments within our knee. Ligaments are very tough, fibrous tissue
Do all ACL tears require surgery?
Do All ACL Tears Require Surgery? No. Many ACL tears do not require surgery and can be managed non-operatively. Many factors go into the decision-making
Which “graft” should I choose for my ACL reconstruction?
A graft is the tissue we use to give you a new ACL. The choices available break down into two large categories. Autograft is your own tissue, and allograft is
Does Stretching Prevent Injury?
The debate continues -- does stretching diminish the risk of injury? The NY Times published a piece recently on the "Right Reason to Stretch". If you read
MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?
Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss the issue of overuse
It’s Not Just a Job….
There are so many reasons I enjoy coming to work everyday... Every patient who walks in and thanks myself and my staff for improving their quality of life
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
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