Category Archives: In The News

San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Kenton Fibel: Why might 49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey miss ‘a couple months’?

Dr. Kenton Fibel weighs in on treating the star running backs injury with orthobiologics. Article Link: Why might 49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey miss ‘a couple months’? (sfchronicle.com) What might visit to Germany indicate about 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey’s return? By Eric Branch,49ers Beat Reporter Sep 25, 2024 Running back Christian McCaffrey could fully recover from his bout with Achilles…

The New York Times’ The Athletic Quotes Dr. Clint Soppe: Mike McGlinchey’s injury compounds Broncos offensive line’s early struggles

Dr. Soppe says Broncos’ Lineman fortunate that it’s only an MCL strain and should be back in action within 6 weeks. Article link: Mike McGlinchey’s injury compounds Broncos offensive line’s early struggles – The Athletic (nytimes.com) No NFL team leaned on its offensive line reserves less often last season than the Denver Broncos. Out of 80 combined…

San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Why 49ers sitting Christian McCaffrey reflects danger of season-ending injury

Dr. Jung says 49ers’ Star Running Back may be dealing with high odds of a season-ending injury. Article:  49ers sitting Christian McCaffrey reflects season-ending injury danger (sfchronicle.com) Why 49ers sitting Christian McCaffrey reflects danger of season-ending injury By Eric Branch   San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Tuesday that Christian McCaffrey had Achilles tendinitis, which the team “has to…

The Commercial Appeal Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Foot specialist explains why GG Jackson’s injury shouldn’t worry Grizzlies fans

Dr. Jung says Grizzlies guard star will not be delayed too long before seeing action again. Article:  GG Jackson’s injury timeline: Foot doctor explains why Grizzlies fans shouldn’t be worried – Yahoo Sports The 2024-25 season, the success of which largely will depend on health and availability for the Memphis Grizzlies, suffered its first setback in late…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Torey Krug on decision to undergo ankle surgery: ‘As far as pain level goes, it’s always there’

Dr. Jung says season ending injury to Blues Defenseman’s foot is uncommon in pro athletes Article:  Blues’ Krug on ankle: ‘As far as pain … it’s always there’ (stltoday.com) St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug talked about how much he’s going to miss this season, and got emotional talking about how the team has supported…

San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Daniel Kharrazi: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall’s injuries broken down by shoulder specialists

Dr. Kharrazi lends perspective to the 49ers’ Injured Rookie. Article Link: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall’s injuries broken down by shoulder specialists (sfchronicle.com) There’s a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who played at Arizona State and is a first-round draft pick who may not be adequately prepared for the regular season. No, not talking about him. One of…

U.S. News & World Report Quotes Dr. Ilan Danan: Nerve Pain Management

Dr. Danan contrast Nerve Pain to musculoskeletal-type pain Article Links:  Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Nerve Pain Management | U.S. News (usnews.com) When patients arrive at the doctor’s office with nerve pain – also known as neuralgia or neuropathic pain – they don’t always know the culprit behind the pain. But that doesn’t mean…

The Bump Quotes Dr. Tracy Zaslow: Why Baby’s Legs Are Bowed

Dr. Zaslow asked about causes of bowed legs in infants. Article Link: Bow-Legged Baby: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment (thebump.com) What Causes Bow Legs in Babies? There are a few things that cause bow legs in babies. One is simply not having enough space in the uterus, says Tracy Zaslow, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and sports medicine specialist…

Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Bert Mandelbaum: ‘Dancing molecules’ could help repair cartilage damaged by osteoarthritis

Dr. Mandelbaum shares his perspective new research treatments that may enhance regeneration of osteoarthritis-damaged cartilage Article Link: Osteoarthritis: Scientists design molecules to boost cartilage repair (medicalnewstoday.com) Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that affects joints and can lead to cartilage degradation. Current treatment options for osteoarthritis often focus on symptom management, but researchers are also interested in…

Yahoo! Life Quotes Dr. Ilan Danan: Will Guardian Caps solve football’s concussion problem? The NFL is trying.

Dr. Danan lends perspective to the benefits and broad adoption of equipment’s use in reducing concussions. Article Links:  Will Guardian Caps solve football’s concussion problem? The NFL is trying. (yahoo.com) A Guardian Cap is a soft-shell helmet cover that fits over a football helmet. These caps are “engineered for impact reduction,” Erin Hanson, founder and…