Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my
When Can I Return To Work ?
When can I return to work after surgery is a common and appropriate question heard by Orthopedic Surgeons. The answer to this question is not always
Reinventing The Role of the Orthopedic “Surgeon”
The role of an orthopedic surgeon is going to evolve and change dramatically over the next 5-10 years. It might occur sooner than that. We as a group of
Recovering From An Injury … It’s More Complicated Than You Think
The recovery from an injury or surgery is often far more complicated than we anticipate. 20+ years of experience has taught me a lot. And most all of
Aerobic Fitness, and Living Well: Let’s Live Better Lives
We are going to review an exciting paper on the topic of fitness. Not specific exercises or diets, just aerobic fitness. It's not a secret that aerobic
Batter’s Shoulder : Posterior Labral Tears
A baseball batter's shoulder is an injury unique to batting that causes a posterior labral tear in your non-dominant, leading shoulder which faces the
Do I need a knee replacement?
Do I need a knee replacement? I don't know .. do you think it's time for a knee replacement? I can not tell you how often I have this discussion with
Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?
You wake up one morning and your shoulder hurts. You're not sure why and blame it on your sleeping position. Or perhaps you bent down to pick something up
Why does the top of my shoulder hurt ?
Sorry to say, but most people will eventually suffer from shoulder pain. Whether your pain is due to an injury or you simply woke up with the pain many of you
8 Important ACL Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
You just returned home from the emergency room. You or your child twisted their knee and felt a pop. Unable to walk, an emergency room visit seemed very
Lateral Knee Pain Explained
Why does the outside of my knee hurt ? Lateral knee pain is pain on the outside of your knee. The location of your knee pain can give you a clue about what
How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle
Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with less pain. Knee sleeves are one of the supports I recommend for an active lifestyle, so
