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Tennis Elbow: A Complete Overview

June 2, 2025

Tennis elbow—medically known as lateral epicondylitis—is a common condition characterized by pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, tennis elbow affects not only tennis players, but other athletes, as well as people whose activities involve repetitive arm and wrist motions. What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is caused by swelling, degeneration, or micro-tearing of the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony part of the outside of your

Sports Medicine: Treating Common High School Sports Injuries

May 19, 2025

Sports injuries are common year-round, and as spring high school sports seasons head into playoffs, athletes are especially concerned about injury. Did you know that in the US, for every 1,000 athletes that take part in a practice, competition, or game (each is referred to as an ‘athletic exposure’ or “AE” by the professionals who track this data), more than two get injured. Nationally, this translates to more than 5.2 million sports injuries among high

ACL injury treatment options: Is ACL Reconstruction right for me?

March 24, 2025

A torn ACL isn’t just another injury—it can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, that pop in your knee can feel like the end of a season or even a career. But it doesn’t have to be. The right treatment can get you back to full speed, but it’s important to understand your treatment options and what to expect. What Is the ACL and Why Does It Matter? The

How to maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis

March 18, 2025

People of all ages and circumstances should understand their osteoporosis risk and learn how to maintain healthy bones, but you may not even think about bone health or osteoporosis unless you’ve broken a bone as an adult, or experienced other symptoms. And many of us only start to think about bone health as we and our friends and family age. So, what is bone health and what can you do to maintain it? Here, we answer

Knee Arthroscopy

March 6, 2025

Your knees help support your weight and let your legs bend and move. Almost any movement that uses your legs relies on your knees — your knees help when you’re walking, running, and jumping. Neglecting a long-term knee injury increases the likelihood of developing degenerative conditions and causing irreversible joint damage. Conditions like osteoarthritis, characterized by the gradual breakdown of joint cartilage, commonly result from untreated knee injuries. Other conditions such as chronic pain, increased risk

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

March 6, 2025

For many people, knee pain has become an unwelcome part of life. Your knees help support your weight and let your legs bend and move. Almost any movement that uses your legs relies on your knees. Osteoarthritis of the knee happens when cartilage in your knee joint breaks down. When this happens, the bones in your knee joint rub together, causing friction that makes your knees hurt, become stiff, or swell. As the disease advances,

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury: The Role of an ACL Specialist

February 10, 2025

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a significant concern that can impact mobility and quality of life. Understanding the role of an ACL specialist is crucial for effective treatment and recovery. Let’s explore what ACL specialists do, the qualities to look for when choosing one, and when you might need their expertise. What does an ACL specialist do? An ACL specialist is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in diagnosing and treating injuries related to

Tendonitis Of The Biceps

February 9, 2025

Tendonitis of the biceps isn’t just about pain, although there is plenty of that: pain that interferes with your activities of daily living, pain that interferes with your sleep, chronic sharp pain with persistent inflammation that can lead to a long list of complications and long-term consequences from progressive shoulder/arm weakness to possible permanent loss of strength/flexibility. Left untreated, tendonitis of the biceps can lead to structural damage, potential tendon tears, and an increased risk

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