“EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE” – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this? The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no … continue reading
The Serious Consequences of Recovery From Surgery and Inactivity
Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while. Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as two weeks in a brace? Did you … continue reading
Sleep in the times of the COVID-19 Epidemic
Sleep is required by all living beings to remain healthy. Poor sleep leads to poor health. It is time to actively pursue sleep, much like we actively pursue exercise. Despite the importance, we are a … continue reading
Virtual Visits with Dr Howard Luks
Hello… These are trying times. Despite being in your home, you can still “see” your doctors. I have been an Orthopedic knee and shoulder surgeon for 20 years. I am looking forward to learning new … continue reading
Precision Containment: Our Bold Next Step
“We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of … continue reading
Hospitals Need Urgent Fiscal Support : COVID-19: Healthcare Capacity
Hospitals require an immediate infusion of capital. When you walk into a hospital, you see droves of people in scrubs and white coats The white coats are disappearing. The personal protective equipment is out, but … continue reading
Exercises for Leg Strength
Resistance or strengthening exercise is important for so many reasons. Leg exercises are even more important than upper extremity exercises. For runners, an exercise program can help minimize the risk of overuse injury. For athletes … continue reading
Elective Surgery Optimization: A Paradigm Shift
The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high. We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the patients. Both pay dearly for surgical complications that … continue reading
10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you’ve heard awful phrases used to describe … continue reading
Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability. Knee OA hurts. And quite often, it hurts a lot. Osteoarthritis of the knee has been increasing in terms of the percentage … continue reading