Simply put, if you are unable to straighten your knee after an injury, you may have a serious knee injury. Knee injuries occur after a twisting injury or a direct contact injury. We shake off … continue reading
Is My Knee Injury Serious?
Your knee twists and you have swelling and pain. You are struck by another player and have bruising, but no swelling. Are these serious knee injuries? As an active athlete or competitor you know … continue reading
Serious Shoulder Injuries. When Should I See A Doctor?
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
Recovery From An MCL Injury?
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
Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners. Tendinopathy Explained.
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?
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 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
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
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