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What is a Hip Pointer Injury? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
Hip pointer injuries commonly affect contact sport athletes like football, lacrosse, and hockey players. However, these injuries also occur frequently among mountain athletes. Both groups are vulnerable due to the physical nature of their sports and high-impact falls. Recognizing the signs of a hip pointer injury is essential for early treatment and recovery. What is […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes and Treatment
You have a nagging pain in your shoulder… Should you see a shoulder specialist? Or do you just tough it out? If rotator cuff pain is disrupting your work, recreational activities, or daily life, it’s time to seek help. Consulting an orthopedic shoulder surgeon is a wise step. They can assess your condition and recommend […]
Preventing the Most Common Exercise Related Injuries
Exercise has numerous health benefits and can help you look and feel at your best. However, an injury can happen at any time, even for the most experienced or physically fit individuals. Some injuries can put you out of commission for weeks or even months. By adhering to a few simple prevention tips, you can […]
Don’t Let a Swollen Wrist Ruin Your Winter
Winter is simply tough on the joints. Cold weather combined with icy conditions can mean bad news for achy joints. If you have found yourself with a swollen wrist due to a hand injury or simply overuse there are a few steps you can take to ease the pain so you can enjoy the next […]
Avoid Common Injuries This Upcoming Winter: from Hand Specialist Karen Heiden
Hand and wrist injuries tend to plague even the most experience winter sports enthusiast. A fall on the slopes, the ice rink or the cross-country track can put vulnerable thumbs and wrists at risk. Here are some common injury causes and treatments. Plus a few preventative measures that will hopefully keep you on the snow […]
Elbow Injuries: An Epidemic in Baseball
There is an epidemic of elbow injuries in youth baseball. As an Orthopedic Surgeon who focuses on Sports Medicine it is frightening to see the increase in the number of young players undergoing Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament. Tommy John surgery, or ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCL) is a procedure in […]