Dec162023

The Los Angeles Times features Dr. ElAttrache: Meet Shohei Ohtani’s surgeon, who fixes sports’ biggest stars and saved his $700-million arm

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Sports Medicine Surgeon offers a doctor’s perspective on Dodgers’ newest superstar.   Article Link:  Meet Shohei Ohtani’s surgeon, who fixes sports’ biggest stars and saved his $700-million arm   The Dodgers will unwrap their spectacular holiday prize Thursday with the introductory news conference of Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar and two-time American League most valuable player. There’s global…

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Nov292023

Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Steve Yoon: Stronger thigh muscles may help prevent knee replacement surgery

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Dr. Steve Yoon says strengthening muscle around the knee can also help to avoid knee replacement surgery later.   Article Link:  Knee arthritis: Stronger thigh muscles can lower the risk of surgery (medicalnewstoday.com)   The research was recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The scientists say their findings, which…

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Nov272023

The Dallas Morning News Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Never broken: Inside Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis’ inspiring return from urgent foot surgery

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 Dr. Jung opinion sought on the Cowboy’s DB return-to-competition after foot injury.   Article Links: Never broken: Inside Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis’ inspiring return from urgent foot surgery (msn.com)   Jourdan Lewis was fractured, dislocated and torn. His right foot curved like a banana, angling inward about 45 degrees. Bone pushed against skin. Skin pushed against…

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Nov272023

2023 MLS Comeback Player of Year Credits Drs. Soppe and Mandelbaum

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Dr. Soppe and Mandelbaum drop in via a Video call to congratulate the Sporting KC star on his successful return-to-play in 2023.   Video Link:   Sporting KC’s Staff Congratulates Forward     Dr. Clint Soppe and Dr. Bert Mandelbaum consulted the MLS club’s medical team and performed surgery on Pulido who underwent an osteochondral autograft transfer…

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Nov222023

The Salt Lake Tribune Quotes Dr. Brian Schulz: Walker Kessler’s elbow injury is usually a serious one for baseball players. Here’s why it’s less so for him.

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  Dr. Schulz explains Jazz Center’s UCL injury in contrast to a baseball injury.   Link to Article:  UCL injury explained: Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (sltrib.com) Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler not only got hurt in the first game of the season, it appears his injury occurred less than a minute and a half into the…

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Nov152023

Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Steve Yoon: Could a specific type of stem cell help treat osteoarthritis?

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Dr. Steve Yoon weighs in on the research encourage findings in combatting osteoarthritis   Article Link:   Osteoarthritis: Gremlin 1 stem cells may lead to new treatments (medicalnewstoday.com)   MNT also spoke with Dr. Steve Yoon, physiatrist and director of The Regenerative Sports and Joint Clinic at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, not involved in the…

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Nov102023

Yahoo! Life Quotes Dr. Zaslow: A new study finds that kids who drink caffeinated soda daily are more likely to try alcohol a year later. Here’s what parents need to know.

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  In this article. Dr. Zaslow speaks to the short-term and lasting impact of over-consumption of soft drinks in kids.   Article Link:   A new study finds that kids who drink caffeinated soda daily are more likely to try alcohol a year later. Here’s what parents need to know. (yahoo.com)   Research has recently linked…

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Nov12023

The Athletic Quotes Dr. Hay: A hand doctor chimes in on David Savard’s timeline

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Dr. Hay provides take on Canadiens Defenseman’s injury with immobilization of wrist being key for full recovery.   Article Link:  Canadiens Monday notebook: Juraj Slafkovský’s confidence, positionless hockey and more – The Athletic   David Savard has a cast on his left hand after blocking a Tage Thompson slap shot with it in the dying moments of…

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Nov12023

Parade Quotes Dr. Vernon Williams: The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Want To Avoid Getting a Headache, According to Neurologists

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Dr. Williams weighs in avoiding headaches or managing their onset.   Article Links:  What To Avoid To Prevent Headaches, According to Neurologists – Parade The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Want To Avoid Getting a Headache, According to Neurologists (msn.com) The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Want…

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