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serious knee injury swelling and pain with bending

Is My Knee Injury Serious? 5 Signs to Look For.

Posted October 31, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Your knee twists, you hear a pop, and now you have knee swelling and pain when bending your knee.  Perhaps you were struck by another player and have bruising, but no swelling.  Are these severe … continue reading

subacromial decompression

Serious Shoulder Injuries. When Should I See A Doctor?

Posted October 30, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Shoulder injuries can be serious.  You fell on your shoulder and heard a pop.  Or you now notice a bump on your shoulder.  Is this a serious shoulder injury?   Some of you fell or … continue reading

MCL Injury Recovery

Recovery From An MCL Injury?

Posted October 24, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

The medial collateral ligament or the MCL is a large ligament running along the inner side of the knee.  The MCL helps prevent the knee from caving inward.  MCL injuries can occur from being hit … continue reading

peroneal tendon subluxation

Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners. Tendinopathy Explained.

Posted October 22, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

The achilles tendon has brought down mythical warriors and many weekend warriors alike.  Tendinopathy- by definition, implies that some degree of degeneration is occurring within your tendons. It sounds scary, or you might be rolling … continue reading

Did I tear my ACL?

Did I Tear My ACL? 

Posted October 19, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Most ACL injuries occur after a non-contact twisting injury.   ACL tears can also occur after being struck on the side of your leg.  Most athletes will pivot or twist, run and feel a pop … continue reading

meniscus tears in golfers

Meniscus Tears In Golfers

Posted October 11, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Meniscus tears or injuries are very common.  Because of the significant amount of turning and pivoting with golf, the meniscus is under a lot of stress.  Golfing can cause meniscus tears, but they are not … continue reading

The Risks of Blood Transfusions in Knee Replacement Surgery

Posted October 10, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

Knee replacement surgery is performed for people with severe pain and poor quality of life due to arthritis.   As the baby boomer generation ages the number of knee replacements performed every year continues to … continue reading

Bakers Cyst Of The Knee

Bakers Cyst Of The Knee

Posted October 3, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

A Bakers cyst is a fluid filled sac that can form in the back of your knee.  When the cyst is large, it will cause a bulge in the back of your knee.  If the … continue reading

frozen shoulder

Frozen Shoulder: 5 Tips To Conquer A Stiff Shoulder

Posted September 26, 2016by Howard J. Luks, MD

You woke up one morning, and your shoulder is hurting a lot!  You also notice that it feels a little stiff.   How could this happen ?!?!  You do not recall a significant injury.  A frozen … continue reading

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