How Do you Fix a Turf Toe?
The name turf toe comes from noticing an increased incidence of turf toe injuries with the widespread use of artificial turf fields in 1970s.
How Do You Treat Subchondral Knee Fractures?
Subchondral fractures are injuries that occur in the knee most commonly...
How Serious is a Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus acts as a shock absorber in the knee, aids in stability in the knee, and assists with the...
Do Guardian Caps Actually Work? The Safety Debate on the Gridiron
The sight of NFL linemen wearing bulky, padded shells over their helmets during practice...
How Much Does ACL Surgery Cost?
Tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a painful and life-altering injury, but the...
Does walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Walking on an unstable meniscus tear can potentially worsen the tear, particularly if it leads to increase stress on the knee joint.
What is a Meniscal Ramp Tear?
A ramp lesion is a tear or disruption in the peripheral meniscocapsular attachments in the posterior horn of the meniscus
How Do You Tell if it is a High Ankle Sprain?
The ankle syndesmosis refers to a group of ligaments that are responsible for maintaining the relationship...
Sports Specialization in Young Athletes: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Perspective
As a sports medicine surgeon, I have seen countless overuse injuries in youth athletes across the Birmingham metro area.
Should I take Vitamin D as an Athlete?
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for athletes, playing a significant role in calcium and bone health.
