As any Knick fan recognizes... Jeremy Lin has been diagnosed with "chronic small" meniscus tear. The press reports that surgery is pending (now
PRP Injection Recovery Time
As we become more active, we often push/strain our tendons, joints, and ligaments beyond what they can handle. Stress injuries such as tendonitis and
A Patient’s Perspective: Healthcare and Social Media
Healthcare and Social Media : A patient's thoughts... Why see a doctor 200 miles away when you live 20 miles from one of the United States' fifth most
New Research on PRP Injection for Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis
New research shows PRP injection (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is being used in orthopaedics with increasing frequency and effectiveness for sports injuries and
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
PRP and Elbow Ligament Injuries The ulnar collateral ligament is located on the inner side of your elbow. It is the ligament that is under the most strain
18 Seconds ….
18 seconds... yes... 18 seconds. The average physician will interrupt a patient after they have been speaking for only 18 seconds. Epic fail... non-starter!
Non Verbal Cues in Healthcare – Medical Education
Patient "tell" us a lot about how they're feeling and whether or not they're satisfied with their treatment --- often long before I even get a chance to sit
ACL Tears in Children
The anterior cruciate ligament or the ACL is one of four major ligaments in the knee. It is by far the most commonly torn ligament in the knee. ACL tears in
What is PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma
Many patient are battling severe pain due to arthritis or tendonitis, such as tennis elbow. When non surgical treatments such as physical therapy,
Tennis Elbow
What is this burning pain on the side of my elbow? A burning pain on the side of your elbow is commonly the result of Tennis Elbow (Lateral
Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament – ACL – Tears
A partial ACL tear is an incomplete tear or injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Partial ACL injuries might be treated differently than a
Your Role in Avoiding Medical Errors 101…
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