4 Common Orthopaedic Trauma Injuries & How We Treat Them
There are various injuries that require orthopedic doctor’s attention. Learn about the 4 most common and how they are treated.
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10 Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
For hikers who plan on hitting the trail this summer, understanding the most common hiking injuries and how to prevent them is crucial.
How Does Exercising Keep the Brain Young?
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Summer Sports Injury Prevention
Article featured on U Chicago Medicine Whether it’s because you’ve only done indoor workouts or because your winter involved too much Netflix-meets-couch time, warmer-weather sports injuries are common and can even sideline the most well-intentioned weekend warrior during what’s arguably the best time of the year. Here are some of the most common questions my […]
Common Heel Pain
Article featured on OrthoInfo Every mile a person walks puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. The result is often foot pain — the most common problem affecting the foot. Anatomy The bones of the feet are commonly divided […]
What is Patellar Subluxation
Article featured on Nationwide Children’s Subluxation means partial dislocation of a bone. Kneecap (patellar) subluxation means the kneecap has briefly slid out of its normal place in the groove at the center of the bottom end of the thigh bone. What Is Patellar Subluxation? The kneecap (patella) normally sits in a groove at the center […]
10 Common Kayaking Injuries & How to Avoid Them
There are all sorts of possible injuries sustained from kayaking, ranging from chronic overuse injuries to minor skin irritations.
What is a Frozen Shoulder?
Article featured on UCSF Health Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common condition usually affecting people over 40, and women more often than men. Statistics suggest that 5 percent to 20 percent of the population will experience an episode of frozen shoulder. Individuals with a history of diabetes, thyroid problems, Parkinson’s disease or heart […]
4 Signs You May Have Nociplastic Pain
Article featured on WebMDChronic back pain, migraines, and irritable bowel share the feature of nociplastic pain. In 2016, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) proposed the term nociplastic pain to describe discomfort that arises from abnormal sensory processing in the brain. Nociplastic pain, also referred to as central sensitization, is similar to an engine light […]
Arthrodesis of the Ankle
Article featured on Mercy Health What is arthrodesis/surgical fusion of the ankle? Arthrodesis/surgical fusion is the surgery that joins the bones in your ankle to form a single unit and eliminate movement. You may need this surgery if you have arthritis or another condition where moving your ankle joint is painful. By eliminating the movement, […]