The Commercial Appeal Quotes Dr. Brian Schulz: Doctor explains Ja Morant’s labral tear, how much time Memphis Grizzlies star could miss

  Dr. Schulz explains type of injury and typical recovery timeline for the injured Memphis Grizzlies star player.   Link to Article:  Doctor explains Ja Morant’s labral tear, how much time Memphis Grizzlies star could miss (msn.com) Ja Morant’s name mysteriously appeared on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. There…

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San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Vernon Williams: What is a Stinger? Is 49ers’ Brock Purdy prone to keep suffering them?

Dr. Williams suggest that players who habitually deal with stingers are often predisposed to suffering them due to specific anatomical features.   Article Links: What’s a stinger and is 49ers’ Brock Purdy prone to keep suffering them?   Brock Purdy has suffered a stinger in each of the past two games, which leads to a few obvious…

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Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Tracy Zaslow: Benefits of running in the cold outweigh warm weather running

In this article, Dr. Tracy Zaslow says preparation in key when running in cold weather. Article Link:   Winter fitness: Extra benefits you get running in colder weather (medicalnewstoday.com)   Running can be an effective workout for cardiovascular fitness all year round. However, recent research concludes that going for a run in colder temperatures can provide an…

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Outpatient Surgery Magazine Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Outpatient Foot and Ankle Make Huge Strides

Dr. Jung opinion sought on new Speed Bridge procedure that enhances a more rapid return-to-play outcome.   Article Links:  Article | Outpatient Surgery Magazine (aorn.org)   Fans of the only-a-quarterback-away New York Jets were rightly full of hope when future Hall of Fame signal-caller Aaron Rodgers took the field at MetLife Stadium for the season…

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KABC-TV Ch. 7 Interviews Dr. Jeffrey Zarin: Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized with broken hip after fall at LA concert

Dr. Zarin weighs in on uncommon circumstances or special planning for people the size of the former NBA star center.    Video Link: Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized with broken hip after fall at LA concert – ABC7 Los Angeles   LOS ANGELES — NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been hospitalized after suffering a broken hip when he…

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

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

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

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

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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