The Advantages of an MRI for Orthopedic Surgeons Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a tool that orthopedic surgeons can use when planning a patient’s surgical procedure. When coupled with a physical examination of a patient, the diagnostic accuracy of an MRI reading can be much higher than physical examination alone.  … Continue reading →

What Would Santa Do if He Broke a Hip Coming Down the Chimney? Santa Clause has a big job each Christmas Eve: deliver toys to every child in the world in a single night. Unfortunately, most of the northern hemisphere is cold on the one day he has to work, … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Sports-Related Injuries When it comes to playing sports, it doesn’t matter your level of experience or how careful you are about preventing injuries. Sometimes injuries still happen and you get hurt. When an injury occurs, it’s vital to take care of yourself properly so you can heal … Continue reading →

4 Most Common NFL Injuries In early 2018, the NFL released their injury data for the 2017 season. The data showed an increase in diagnosed concussions from the previous season, and nearly half of all concussions included some self-reporting of symptoms. In December 2017, the league’s concussion protocol was modified … Continue reading →

The Difference Between an Orthopedic Doctor and an Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedists, often mistakenly referred to as orthopedic doctors, specialize in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeons also diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal problems, but they can perform surgery when necessary as well. What does an orthopedist … Continue reading →

What Can Go Wrong in a Rotator Cuff Surgery? The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder which allow you to rotate and lift your arm and keeps your shoulder joint in place. Problems are generally caused in the rotator cuff either through injury, such … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Pilates We all know exercise is an important component in our weekly routines to achieve or maintain overall health. Pilates, specifically, has gained popularity over the years for its reputation to build core strength, tone the body, and to foster a balance between body and mind.  Pilates, … Continue reading →

How Can You Avoid Sports-Related Injuries?  Active people enjoy pushing themselves and developing their skills and strengths with new or more intense physical activity. This is how great athletes are made, but it’s also how great athletes get injured. If you’re the type to push yourself to the edge, you … Continue reading →

Are You Too Old For Knee Replacement Surgery?  A knee replacement may be needed for a number of reasons: to replace an older joint replacement, to repair an aging joint, or to reverse severe damage caused by an injury. If you’re discussing the potential for a knee replacement with your … Continue reading →

How is Summer Affecting Your Health?  If you’re like most people, you look forward to the summer and enjoy spending time outside soaking up the sun. During those long winter months, it can seem like summer is the solution to all your problems, and it provides a lot of opportunity … Continue reading →