Feeling the pain of a sports injury? Last January, Redskins RG3 was put on the disabled list for his knee injury but was able to overcome the few months it required to recuperate and took the field for the first time this past Monday night when Redskins faced the Eagles. Even though the results were…
Read MoreKnee Injury Sets Back Athlete Common in such cutting sports as basketball and baseball, a torn ACL can set an athlete back for several months to a year while holding with it a lot of variables for recovery time. This past April, third baseman Scott Sizemore, of the Oakland Athletics, was put back on the…
Read MoreEarly Detection Reduces Injury When the discomfort in Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinkes right elbow continued to persist back in mid-March the physician recommended a relatively new non-surgical procedure called Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections. Greinke accepted the PRP injections for his elbow pain from Dodgers team doctor, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and just weeks later Greinke is pitching…
Read MorePurpose, Drive and Resolve As we all gasped this past weekend as we watch Robert Griffin III further injure his torn ACL and LCL when the Redskins were knocked out of the Playoffs, we are reminded that there can still be an exciting future after knee surgery. We hope that RG3’s will have a fast…
Read MoreDarelle Revis, All-Pro Jets cornerback who exited Jets action due to a torn ACL, should recover fully from his anterior crucial ligament damage to defend Brady and Manning rockets once again. When you or your teenager goes down with this highly painful knee tear, do you have the proper orthopedic surgeon to handle this surgical…
Read MoreEventual Hall of Fame short stop Derek Jeter, the 38 year old New York Yankee clubhouse leader who seems to improve with age, fell by the wayside in Game 1 of the ALCS due to the inevitable broken ankle which has plagued numerous speedsters throughout MLB history. His visit to orthopedic doctors verified the NY…
Read MoreLocating a qualified and caring surgeon is important for achieving the best outcome with minimal recovery. You should take your time when looking for a surgeon by asking plenty of questions during your initial consultation and looking at the surgeon’s qualifications and experience. Here are some other tips to guide you in the process of…
Read MoreThe meniscus is a cartilage structure in the knee that is among the easiest parts of the knee to injure. Because of the location of the meniscus, it can become torn during any bending motion in which weight is on the knee. If the tear to the meniscus is minor, it may be able to…
Read MoreThe shoulder is one of the biggest and most mobile joints in the human body. Formed by the meeting of the shoulder blade and upper arm bone, as well as a collection of muscles and other connective tissues, the shoulder has tremendous range of motion. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, consult with an orthopedic…
Read MoreThe knee joins your upper leg bone (the femur) with the lower leg bone (the tibia) in a joint that’s strong and flexible. Four ligaments hold the two bones in the proper positions relative to one another, and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or “ACL” is one of them. ACL injuries include full or partial tears of the…
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