Posts By: Stacie Grossfeld

Female Athlete Triad – Prevention and Diagnosis

Understanding the Female Athlete Triad In 1971, before Title IX had past, it was estimated that 310,000 female athletes were participating in sports. In 2010 there were approximately 3,373,000 female participants. Over this period of time, a phenomenon described as the Female Athlete Triad has become an increasing concern for female athletes. An excellent review article… Read more »

Nick Sarantis ATSC Offers Fitness Training Seminar at YMCA

Dr. Grossfeld Attends YMCA Lecture on Training Methods by Nick Sarantis ATSC Dr. Grossfeld recently attended a seminar on sports medicine given by Nick Sarantis, ATSC. The seminar was given to the fitness instructors at the Norton Commons YMCA. The purpose of the lecture was to talk about training methods. Nick’s lecture was comprehensive and very… Read more »

Louisville Orthopedic Team Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

The entire team at Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, is dedicated to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and to finding a CURE for breast cancer and every other type of cancer too. We’ve got some very personal reasons why we are wearing PINK this month that we’d like to share with you… Lindsay Rhodus – “I wear… Read more »

10 Facts About Your Spine

World Spine Day is recognized annually on October 16 as a way to raise awareness about disorders of the spine and spine health. The spine is a very important part of your body. Learn more about your spine with the following facts. 10 Facts About Your Spine Back and neck pain is one of the… Read more »

10 Facts About Osteoarthritis on World Arthritis Day

World Arthritis Day 2015 Arthritis affects millions of people around the world. And nearly 40 million Americans have some kind of arthritis including millions of children. Over 20 million people in the U.S. have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage in your body. It can affect any of… Read more »

Suffering from Foot Pain? Here’s an Overview of 7 Common Foot Injuries

Your feet are responsible for many different functions. These flexible, complex structures are comprised of several different components including tendons, muscles, joints, bones and tissue. All of these important pieces work together to help us perform many different physical activities and navigate through life. 7 Common Medical Conditions That Cause Foot Pain Foot health is extremely… Read more »

Common Complications after Total Hip Replacement that Lead to Patient Dissatisfaction 

Total hip replacement is an increasingly popular operation that can significantly improve the quality of the lives of the patients that undergo the procedure. A total hip replacement can significantly reduce pain, improve range of motion of the joint and lead to a more active life. On the other hand there are sometimes complications after total hip… Read more »

An Overview of Pediatric Fractures from an Orthopedic Surgeon

Children are typically naturally active human beings with growing bones that often become susceptible to breaks, bruises, fractures and cuts. Their small, yet sometimes fearless attitudes may cause them to try new and adventurous activities without thinking about the possible repercussions. As a parent, it is often difficult to predict what your child is going… Read more »

Physician Assistant Allyson Sweet Gains Valuable Training with Louisville Orthopedic

Louisville orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld enjoys providing training to people in the medical field through her medical practice Orthopaedic Specialists. Over the years, Dr. Grossfeld has offered training opportunities for many physicians interested in learning more about sports medicine, orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. She also mentors college students who are considering… Read more »