DeSean Jackson, the wide receiver for the Redskins underwent an MRI for a suspected rotator cuff tear. (I am not his doctor). The MRI did not show a tear according to the new stories. … continue reading
Ambulatory – Same Day Knee Replacement?
The baby boomer generation is aging, and their knees are wearing out. When the pain of osteoarthritis no longer responds to typical non-surgical measures then a knee replacement surgery might be your next best option. … continue reading
Why Some Athletes Never Return to Sports After ACL Surgery
ACL injuries are incredibly difficult for most athletes to handle. The injury is just first blood drawn in a long battle. The surgery is painful. Recovery from ACL surgery is in the best of … continue reading
Common Stress Fractures Of The Foot
Runners in particular are prone to developing stress fractures in the foot. Stress fractures of the foot will also occur in other sports, but are more than likely due to training. Stress fractures of the … continue reading
Why Does The Back Of The Knee Hurt?
Pain behind or in the back of the knee is fairly common. The pain can be sharp and severe or mild and dull. In some of you, the pain in the back of the knee … continue reading
Why are hamstring injuries so common in the Premier League?
Hamstring injuries are perhaps the most common sports related injury. The trend over the years in the Premier League certainly supports this statistic. More than 40% of injuries in professional soccer have been due … continue reading
Should I Have A Partial Knee Replacement?
The pain due to severe osteoarthritis can be debilitating. If you have had injections, physical therapy, tried a brace and your pain remains awful it is likely that your surgeon will offer you a knee … continue reading
Why Can’t I Straighten My Knee?
Simply put, if you are unable to straighten your knee after an injury, you may have a severe 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