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When Can I Return to Play After an Orthopedic Sports Injury?
AS AN ORTHOPEDIC surgeon specializing in sports medicine, the timing of when a player can "return to sport" is one of the most frequently asked questions of me – from the patients themselves, their parents (if they're minors) and from the media, especially if I'm being interviewed about a professional athlete.
Getting Back in Shape in 2018? Great, but Do It Safely
Getting into shape or losing a few pounds is a worthy New Year's resolution, but one that comes with a warning: Take it slow.
What is a hyperextended knee?
Knee pain and injuries are widespread, particularly in very active people and athletes. A hyperextended knee is a type of injury to the knee caused by the knee bending too far backward. This painful injury is often easy for a doctor to spot and treat.
Concomitant rotator cuff, biceps repair led to greater improvement in PROs
Despite inferior baseline patient-reported outcomes, patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with concomitant biceps procedure had greater improvement in outcomes at 1-year postoperatively compared with patients who underwent rotator cuff repair alone, according to results.
Trigger finger surgery: What to expect
Trigger finger can leave the finger or thumb stuck in a crooked position. It causes pain and stiffness and makes it hard to move the affected digit.