An ACL injury is commonplace. Most ACL tears occur due to non-contact injuries. Players most often tear their ACL when turning, pivoting, or twisting. What is the ACL? Why does it tear so often? Are … continue reading
Returning to school during the COVID19 pandemic
Opening schools safely is going to be a challenge. Clearly, there are regions in our country that are capable of putting forth a scientifically sound reason for reopening schools. In addition, many areas simply cannot … continue reading
Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer To FAQs
Meniscus tears are so common. But they aren’t always a cause of pain. Wait, what? Bear with me. Many of you have a meniscus tear and don’t even know it. Then one day your knee … continue reading
Frozen Shoulder: Experts Answer Your Most Common Questions: Video
A frozen shoulder is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The pain from a frozen shoulder can be very severe. The stiffness can be very severe too. Shoulder surgeons see patients with … continue reading
Masks Prevent The Spread of COVID19… the Evidence Is In
The controversy surrounding mask use and COVID19 is unnecessarily confusing. The confusion comes from a lack of leadership, a lack of continuity and clear messaging, and a host of other reasons. Before June 2020, the … continue reading
Questions About Your Non-Urgent (Elective) Surgery and COVID-19
You should have many questions about your non-urgent (elective) surgery during times like these. The term elective surgery is misleading, and I will avoid using it. Certainly, if you have been suffering from terrible pain … continue reading
They’ve given up on containment. US Strategy is now Roll The Dice
“It’s going to just go away … we won’t need a vaccine.” Yep, our President said that… in May! Granted he said it in March too, but he didn’t understand exponential spread… so he got … continue reading
A COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s the chance of having one soon?
It took 28 years to create a safe chickenpox vaccine, 15 years for a Rotavirus vaccine, we are 30 years into the HIV era, and we still do not have a vaccine for HIV available. … continue reading
COVID19 2.0: What’s next … Crushing the Curve
The curve is flattening… conspiracy theories are rising. Many DC pundits are extolling the virtues of going back to work. “Grow the economy!”, “The cure can’t be worse than the disease.” All those very same … continue reading