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When It Comes To Bones, Kids Are Not Little Adults

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:38 +0000

Broken bones in kids are not the same as broken bones in adults. The approach to treating a child is very different to treating an adult with a fracture. The reason for the difference in treatment is the fact that the bone are different in children and adults.

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ACL Grafts Equal In Effectivenes

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:51:26 +0000

When deciding to have ACL reconstructive surgery, the type of graft used to reconstruct the ACL can be one of the most difficult questions for patients do answer. Different surgeons have preferences, and patients sometimes have preferences. So what does the research show?

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Do High Heeled Shoes Cause Bunions?

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:40:39 +0000

Tight fitting shoes are thought to be the cause of bunions in about 90% of patients. Shoes such as high heels are particularly damaging to the toes. These shoes have a sloping foot piece and a narrow toe box. The slope causes the front of the foot to be pushed with force into the narrow toe box.

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Sharp Increase in Number of Knee Replacements

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:33:45 +0000

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that the number of knee replacements performed in the United States will increase by 600% in the next decade. This means, that with over 500,000 knee replacements performed every year at present, in 10 years over 3 million knee replacements will be performed every year.

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Do Not Ice During Sports Events

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:20:10 +0000

Icing of injured and sore muscles has long been used as a treatment for sprains, strains, and other common injuries. Thought to help reduce swelling, decrease pain, and speed healing, the application of ice is often considered a part of standard treatment. Any trainer, athlete, or coach knows that "R.I.C.E" treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after injury--with the I in RICE telling you to ice the injury.

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MRIs Done Too Often?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:20:23 +0000

Many patients show up in my office asking for an MRI test. There is a feeling among many patients that without an MRI, a diagnosis may be missed or delayed, the wrong treatment may be recommended, or further damage could occur. So do we overuse MRIs? or are we doing too many MRIs?

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Viscosupplements Not Effective For Shoulder Arthritis

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:47:28 +0000

Viscosupplements are commonly used injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Commonly sold under the trade name of Synvisc, Orthovisc, Euflexxa, or others, these injections are often described as a joint lubricant.

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Kobe Bryant Tears Achilles Tendon

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:10:54 +0000

Kobe Bryant sustained one of the fears of aging athletes on Friday night--a torn Achilles tendon.

An Achilles tendon tear usually occurs in athletes well beyond their college years, most often in middle-aged athletes. Treatment of athletes who tear their Achilles tendon is most commonly surgical, although there are options for treatment.

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Bad Orthopedic Travel Advice

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:45:23 +0000

I read a column on the Internet recently advocating patients with implanted metal bring x-rays to the airport to assist the TSA in screening. My opinion: Bad idea.

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Second Opinions: Should You Ask For One?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:10:32 +0000

When you are given a new diagnosis from your doctor, you may find yourself surprised or shocked. You will also wonder what options you have given your new diagnosis. Your doctor should outline these options for you, and he or she may even offer a recommendation for the preferred treatment from their physician perspective.

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