June 2, 2023 By Jeffrey Zarin, MD, Joint Replacement Specialist Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints in the body whereby the cartilage in the affected joint degenerates or breaks down over time. Arthritis is narrowly defined as damage to the cartilage in the moving joints of the body that leads to mechanical and inflammatory symptoms.…
May 3, 2023 By Michael Gerhardt, MD, Shoulder, Knee and Hip Specialist Consistently ranking among the top five most popular sports for youth and adolescent athletes, soccer boasts participant rosters in the millions in the United States. Today, the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) comprises over a million players, parents, siblings, and volunteers. With the…
Preventing Youth Baseball Injuries By: Brian Schulz, MD With springtime officially upon us, baseball season is in full swing for millions of children and teenagers throughout the United States. They daydream of potentially playing in the Little League World Series or High School Championship game and are filled with excitement as they to step…
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…
January 5, 2023 Safety Tips for Avoiding Injury When Beginning to Exercise By: Kenton H. Fibel, M.D. Living healthier, personal improvement and weight loss top many Americans’ New Year’s Resolution lists this year. This is undoubtedly a season of renewed focus on exercise and fitness for millions of people. And while we applaud our patients’…
October 31, 2022 Sitting and Spine Health – What’s the Connection? By Matthew Chong, M.D. According to a recent release from the United States Census Bureau, the number of people who report their residence as their primary workplace tripled between 2019 and 2021. Likely spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, this drastic increase in people working remotely…
How to Help Youth Soccer Athletes Get a Leg Up on Injury Prevention By: Carlos Uquillas, M.D. Of all the sports that young athletes can play worldwide, soccer ranks number one, with nearly four million children and adolescents participating each year. That number has steadily increased since 1990, and that growth trend in participation shows no…
U.S. News & World Report Posts Dr. Mandelbaum’s Blog: How to Keep Your Knees Strong and Healthy Blog Post: How to Have Strong and Healthy Knees | U.S. News (usnews.com) Description: Dr. Bert Mandelbaum: three critical keys for knee joint strength and active living protection.
The ABCs of ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL Injuries By: Ralph Gambardella, MD The knee is one of the human body’s largest joints and one of its strongest. The knee structure is quite complex, and the human body demands a lot from it daily. It is home to four major ligaments, the ACL, LCL, MCL,…
By: Steve H. Yoon, M.D. The terms “Orthobiologics” or “Regenerative Medicine” refer to the emerging approach within the field of orthopedic and sports medicine, which focuses on the use of cellular biology to encourage the healing of acute and chronic orthopedic injuries. The goal of Orthobiologics is to use the body’s natural healing properties…