Can Some Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries Be Handled at Home? By: Carlos Uquillas, MD As the federal government, and more specifically the leadership in the state of California where Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute is located, continues to advise citizens stay at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many parents of active children can attest, kids don’t…
DetailsDescription: Dr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: Understanding Knee Cysts Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/understanding-knee-cysts
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DetailsMarch 28, 2020 Shoulder Injury in the Overhead Throwing Athlete By: Brian Schulz, MD With the advent of every baseball season, orthopedic experts, fantasy baseball players and fans prepare for the inevitable “Breaking News Alert” on ESPN about a shoulder injury suffered by a key pitcher or position player. From the professional to the amateur…
DetailsMarch 27, 2020 Why Exercise is Beneficial During the Coronavirus Pandemic By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD With many people across the country spending far more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, many are wondering what they can do to pass the time while protecting themselves and their families from contracting the virus. Regular exercise is a great…
DetailsFebruary 3, 2020 By: Kenton H. Fibel, M.D. Hamstring injuries are quite common among athletes across a broad spectrum of sports and at all levels – professional, amateur, and recreational. The good news is, there are a variety of effective treatments for these types of muscle injuries that can help players get back in…
DetailsJanuary 6, 2020 By: Ilan Danan, MD, MSc Not everyone associates the playing of sports with intelligence. Many of you have probably heard of an athlete being inappropriately labeled as a “dumb jock” at some point in your life. But have you ever wondered just how accurate of a stereotype this is? As it…
DetailsHeading to the Slopes? Consider these Ski Injury Prevention tips By: Ralph Gambardella, MD Skiing and snowboarding injuries are among the most often treated in emergency rooms during the winter months. Some of the most common ski-related injuries include sprains, muscle strains, bruises, bone fractures, shoulder dislocations, knee (ACL) tears, and frostbite. However, there are…
DetailsUnderstanding High Ankle Sprains By: Rachel Triche, MD If you closely follow sports and are actively involved in fantasy sports leagues, you are all too familiar with players being sidelined by ankle sprains – especially those described as high-ankle sprains. Though people often hear of ankle sprains on a graded severity scale (Grade 1…
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