There have been recent studies assessing the incidence of knee pain after total knee replacement involving the operative knee. There was an article published in the Journal of Orthopedics, January/February, 2016 issue, offered by Dr. Thomas Sculco out of the hospital for special surgery at Cornell Medical Center in New York, New York. This research found that… Read more »
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ABC’s of Rotator Cuff Surgery
Your rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and muscles located around the shoulder joint at the top of your upper arm bone that connects to the humerus. These different parts of the arm work together to allow this part of your body to move in different directions. The issue with this part of… Read more »
Celebrate Super Bowl 50 and Check Out These Findings on Return to Play after ACL Injuries in Football
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, there is a lot of excitement and preparation for coaches, players and even their fans. This year, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy at Super Bowl 50 on February 7th. Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday in America… Read more »
Facts About ACL Injury Including Possible Risks of Delaying ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is one of 4 primary ligaments located in your knee. It works to attach the tibia to the femur. ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries for athletes involved in sports like soccer, football and basketball. ACL tears may occur when the knee is twisted, bent, pulled backwards or… Read more »
U of L Music Major Lloyd Collins Reflects Back on his Experiences Serving as the Cardinal Bird from 1961 to 1963
In 1961 Lloyd Collins took on a role that he’d long remember… creating favorite memories to last a lifetime. He agreed to serve as the University of Louisville Cardinal Bird mascot. Originally from Alton, New York, Mr. Collins was a trumpet student in the University of Louisville School of Music from 1959 to 1963. During… Read more »
Congratulations Dr. Grossfeld
The National Association of Women Business Owners has announced the 2016 EPIC award finalists. Dr. Stacie Grossfeld and 11 other female top business owners in the community are considered for this honor. They will announce the winner 13on March 3 at the event. Since 1975, this national organization has been committed to supporting 10.6 million female-owned businesses.The NAWBO… Read more »
ACL Injuries in Non-Contact Sports
Over 100,000 ACL injuries occur every year in the United States. ACL injuries in non-contact sports account for 70 percent of all ACL injuries. Non-contact sports such as basketball, tennis, ice skating, and golfing have the potential to cause serious ACL injuries. For example, a basketball player dribbling down the court comes to a sudden stop…. Read more »
Facts about Concussions and Female Soccer Players
A concussion is a kind of brain injury that is typically caused by a fall, hit, or shake to the head. The long-term damages caused by concussions are an increasing concern for athletes in many different sports, including female soccer players. Soccer is a popular sport for boys and girls across the U.S. with over… Read more »
Why is vitamin D good for you?
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for your body. This fat-soluble vitamin is found in fish oils and liver, and is sometimes added to foods as a supplement. You can also get vitamin D from exposure to the sun. There are many reasons why vitamin D is good for you. Here are 7 of them:… Read more »
22 Ways to Relieve Stress During the Holidays
22 Ways To Relieve Holiday Stress Plus Suggestions From the Orthopaedic Specialists Team Though the holidays are supposed to be a time for giving, family and hope, sometimes the stress of giving and receiving puts people in a “bah humbug” type of mood! The added pressure of finding the perfect gift has left people fighting… Read more »
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