Patella dislocations are far more common than we previously thought. Many people assume that an athlete who feels a pop during an injury has torn their ACL. It is now clear that a certain percentage … continue reading
A New Knee Arthritis Treatment Alternative: Arterial Embolization
Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a very disabling condition. Common treatments for arthritis of the knee includes anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, braces and injections. Those treatments are often effective for many years before you … continue reading
Is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Useful In Recovery From ACL Surgery?
One of the biggest challenges in ACL rehab is regaining adequate strength in the surgical leg. Even at 1 year post-op, many patients still demonstrate significant strength deficits compared to the non-surgical leg. Traditional early … continue reading
Video: Treating Clavicle or Collarbone Fractures
In this video Dr Jeff Berg and I discuss fractures of the clavicle, or the collarbone. Fractures of the clavicle typically occur from a fall, or a direct impact injury. The treatment of clavicle or … continue reading
Alternative to Knee Replacement: Knee Joint Distraction
Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and quality of life issues. Knee pain due to arthritis can be disabling when it has progressed to its most severe form. Until recently, a knee replacement … continue reading
Thumb Injuries In The Athlete
Thumb injuries are relatively rare in sports. Injuries to the thumb can involve the tendons which move our joints, the ligaments that hold the bones together, or a fracture of one of the bones of … continue reading
Partial Menisectomy: Common Cause Of Arthritis in Elite Athletes
The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee. Meniscus tears are common in athletes. Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as a partial menisectomy. If an elite … continue reading
Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common
Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI. Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury. The majority of people with rotator cuff pain have … continue reading
Do Statins Limit Response To Exercise?
Potentially limiting their appeal even further, it now appears that statins, meant to lower your cholesterol, may blunt your desire to exercise and significantly limit the way your body responds to exercise. Statins are one … continue reading