“Prehabilitation” Before Orthopedic Surgery?

February 27, 2023 “Prehabilitation” Before Orthopedic Surgery? By Clint Soppe, M.D. When it comes to recovery after orthopedic injury or surgery, most people are familiar with the term “rehabilitation.” Rehabilitation usually refers to the time and activity where a patient actively engages (typically with a physical therapist) in retraining and restoring the body to properly…

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Understanding and Preventing Acute and Overuse Beach Volleyball Injuries

Understanding and Preventing Acute and Overuse Beach Volleyball Injuries   By: Michael Banffy, M.D. As the weather heat up in Southern California so does the intense competition in beach volleyball. The California Beach Volleyball Association reports nearly 8,000 active members across more than 10 age and skill divisions scattered throughout more than 20 locations along…

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Breakthrough Technology Can Help Heal ACL Injuries

February 25, 2022 Breakthrough Technology Can Help Heal ACL Injuries        By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD Approximately 400,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States each year. Historically, orthopedic surgeons have had limited options in treating a torn ACL. With ACL reconstruction using today’s standard of care, the surgeon completely removes the remaining damaged ACL and…

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