1. Most stress fractures occur secondary to overuse. If the person has normal bone strength, a stress fracture will occur from too much use. If a person has weak bones or osteoporosis then a stress fracture can occur from normal use. Normal Bone = Stress Fractures = Overuse Osteoporotic Bone/ Osteopenia = Stress Fractures =… Read more »
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee – Options for Preventing Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you suffering from Osteoarthritis of the knee? Want to learn more about how to avoid Knee Replacement Surgery? Find out more about Osteoarthritis of the knee and treatment options that do not require surgery. Read more from Dr. Stacie Grossfeld about knee osteoarthritis.
Find Out 10 Things You Should Know About A Rotator Cuff Tear
Are you suffering from a shoulder injury? Do you think you have a rotator cuff tear? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, check out Dr. Grossfeld’s latest online article detailing 8 Facts About A Massive Rotator Cuff Tear.
Smoking and Orthopaedics
Did you know that when you smoke that you are inhaling over 60 different carcinogens and 5000 chemical agents? Your lungs are being filled similar chemicals that are found in lighter fluid, batteries, insecticide, and toilet bowl cleaner, rocket fuel, poison, sewer gas, industrial solvents and paint. These chemicals include: butane, cadmium, hexamine, toluene, nicotine,… Read more »
How Many Pitches Should My Child Throw?
Stacie L. Grossfeld, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 4001 Kresge Way Suite 330, Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC Last year there were 3.5 million visits to the emergency room for sports related injuries that occurred in children under the age of 14. That is a 5 time increase in the number if sports related injuries compared… Read more »
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