ACL tears are are occurring at an alarming rate. With lifelong implications, an ACL tear can be a devastating injury in a teenager. While 65-80% of athletes
Surgical Complications : The Role of Care Before Surgery
Surgery. It's a scary word. Especially if it is preceded by the words "you need". No matter what type of surgery you may be considering, many concerns will
MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?
Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss the issue of overuse
Why Patients Seek Second Opinions
Healthcare and Social Media Shared Decision Making in Orthopedic Surgery This has been a very busy week already. I have seen many second opinions and I am
They Work !!! Checklists and Protocols Save Lives.
From JAMA: Conclusion Over the 4-year period from 2005 through 2008 in 9 diverse metropolitan areas, rates of invasive health
Achilles Tendon Tears: Is Surgery Necessary?
Achilles tendon tears are one of the most common tendon injuries in our body. The injury commonly occurs from pushing off while playing sports such as
