Most of my time as a surgeon is not spent in an operating room, or preparing for an operation. Most of my day is spent listening, teaching,
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Can A Meniscus Tear Heal?
Meniscus tears are a very common injury. Since many people over 50 will have one and many more over 70 will have one it is normal to wonder if a meniscus tear
Hip Flexor Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Hip flexor (rectus femoris) injuries occur more frequently in running, sprinting and kicking sports. Soccer players in particular are prone to hip flexor
Knee Compression Sleeves : How Useful Are They?
Knee pain is very common. Knee compression sleeves have been proven in many studies to be effective in managing knee pain from osteoarthritis. Whether you have
Hamstring Injury Recovery and Return To Sports
Are we letting our athletes return to sports too soon after a serious hamstring injury? Hamstring injuries are quite common in sports involving sprinting and
Is Single Sport Specialization Hurting Our Children
Single sport participation can be defined as the deliberate advancement of systematic training and planned competition ...with the specific goal of guiding the
Why Does My Knee Swell ?
Knee swelling after an injury can be sign that your knee injury is serious. In general, knee swelling is a very common reason to see an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Managing Knee Arthritis Pain Without Surgery
Osteoarthritis of the knee is the cause of significant pain and disability. Many people do not clearly understand what osteoarthritis is. Your
Strength Training Can Reduce Injuries in Youth Soccer
Nothing is worse than seeing our children injured. Youth sports injuries are increasing at an astonishing rate. We are seeing an increase in injuries due to
Predicting Injury In Youth Sports
Sports related injuries in our children are increasing at an alarming rate. Single sport specialization and over-training is rampant in youth sports. An
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
Running : The Best Medicine
Is running the happiness miracle? It sure does come close to being the perfect outlet. It's inexpensive, easy to find a place to do it, and running properly