Heading to the Slopes? Consider these Ski Injury Prevention Tips

Heading 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…

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What is a Sports Hernia?

By: Brian Schulz, MD I was interviewed recently by a major news publication about a professional athlete who had sustained a common injury called a sports hernia. The reporter I spoke with had a variety of questions about this type of injury, and I had the opportunity to clarify some common misunderstandings about it. Given…

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