On Sunday November 29th, Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks suffered a patella tendon tear. The press was all over it. Mr Graham was an active part of the offense keeping Seattle’s playoff chances alive. … continue reading
Why is My Knee Swollen?
A swollen knee can be caused by an injury, overuse, or an underlying disease. When your knee swells, it is due to fluid building up in or around the knee. It is sometimes referred to … continue reading
The Broken Clavicle or Collar Bone – Four Myths You Need To Understand
The clavicle or collarbone is one of the most commonly broken bones in our body. It represents 4-5% of all fractures. Fractures of the clavicle are more common in children, cyclists, rugby players and football … continue reading
When Can I Exercise After ACL Surgery?
After you have recovered from the initial pain of your ACL surgery, you will start to wonder what activities are acceptable to perform after ACL surgery, and what activities you might need to avoid to … continue reading
A Common Cause of Hip Pain : The Gluteus Medius
Pain on the outside (trochanteric region) of the thigh or hip is the most common location for hip pain. Most of you have been told you have trochanteric bursitis. Hip pain can also occur in … continue reading
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt At Night
Night pain is a very common complaint among shoulder pain sufferers. By far the most common cause of night pain is the rotator cuff. Common rotator cuff problems that can cause night pain include: partial … continue reading
Reinjury After Rotator Cuff Surgery
The reinjury or recurrence rate after rotator cuff surgery is high. The recovery from rotator cuff surgery is far longer than most of us find acceptable. The issue is the “biology of tendon healing”. It … continue reading
We Can Make a Difference …
Sue was an amazing nurse. Despite 20 years of experience, she maintained a style and workflow that brought unsurpassed comfort to her patients. Nearly every patient who was under her care during their hospital stay … continue reading
Fats and Carbs … How Do We Know What To Eat?
Why is an Orthopedist talking about dietary habits… because it is important. All I know about nutrition I learned after medical school. Schools do a poor job at educating doctors… and hence, docs do a … continue reading