Are you a current patient at Orthopaedic Specialists? Are you currently wearing a cast? If you answered YES to both questions, we’ve got a great contest for you, complete with the opportunity to win a $50 gift card. Check out the flyer below for details and show us how you Rock that Cast!
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 pink! I wear pink for ALL the women who have fought and lost, I wear pink for ALL who have fought and won, I wear pink for ALL who will fight, I wear pink for families, friends, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and co-workers, I wear pink TO FIND A CURE!”
Angel McDowell – “I wear pink to support the fight against breast cancer. I represent my mother who lost her fight with ovarian cancer 3 years ago, so I will give my all to support the fight to find a cure for cancer.”
Rhonda King – “I wear PINK in honor of my mom who passed away 12 years ago from Metastatic Breast Cancer at the age of 56.”
Dr. Stacie Grossfeld – “I wear pink for all my girlfriends that are fighting this disease. It is in support of them and their families, and to promote cancer research.”
Dorothy Cochran – “I wear Pink for my Grandma Dorothy who passed away 35 years ago after a very long battle. Although I have never had the opportunity to meet her, I know she was a fighter and I’m happy to have been named after her. I support the cure for her!”
Heather Hardiman – “I wear pink for my very good friend Ginny, she is a 2 time survivor!”
Angel Porter – “I wear pink for my “sis” Glenda!!”
Tisha Robison – “I wear pink for my aunts and friends who have gone through and will go through this battle. I wear pink to remind myself and others to do the testing and to never give up on the fight!”
Marti Spencer – “I wear pink for my very good friend Tammi Poole. She is the bravest woman I have ever met in my life. I watched her during her struggle and the effects it had on her mentally, physically, emotionally as well as the effect it had on her family. She was always positive, upbeat and STRONG!!! She is now in remission and has kicked Cancer’s tail!!! She is my Hero!!!!”
Jennifer Yocum – “I wear pink to support all women who are fighting this horrific disease and to remind all of us to perform monthly breast exams, get yearly exams by a physician and mammograms.”
Meghan Dawson – “I wear pink for Aunt Amy & Aunt Bridget who are both Breast Cancer survivors!”
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.
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 your joints including hands, hips and knees. Follow along to learn more important facts about osteoarthritis from Louisville orthopedic Dr. Stacie Grossfeld.
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.
Foot health is extremely important for continuing an active and healthy lifestyle. It is easy to take your feet for granted until you experience some type of foot injury. Here are seven types of foot injuries that require special attention and treatment. While there are many different kinds of foot injuries, these tend to be some of the most common.
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 replacement that can lead to a poor result, and even require revision surgery. According to research by Drs. Mark Dwyer, Victor Goldberg and Glenn Wera, as reported in the July 2015 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) journal, the most common complications of total hip replacement surgery that can lead to a poor result are: hip dislocation, infection and osteolysis (or the destruction/disappearance of bone tissue).
According to the researchers, there were approximately 332,000 total hip replacements in 2010 with a 3.9% dislocation rate. Risk factors for complications after total hip replacement can be divided into two major groups: 1) patient-related and 2) surgically-related.
Risk factors that are associated with complications following a total hip replacement include the following:
Surgery related risk factors associated with problems following a total hip replacement include the following:
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 to do next. While this job requires you to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there are times when accidents happen, despite your very best efforts. During these times, your child may take a fall or tumble, and end up getting hurt.
Playgrounds are supposed to keep children entertained, active and somewhat safe. However, close to 20,000 kids are sent to the emergency room each year in the United States after having an accident on the playground. These visits are the result of fractures, internal injuries, concussions, dislocations and other injuries.
As a caregiver you simply cannot observe every moment of your child’s life. That is why it is important to notice signs and symptoms of fractures in children. A partial or complete break in one’s bone can produce growth problems in the future, as well as large amounts of pain. Knowing the symptoms of a pediatric fracture will help your child receive the best care after an accident or injury.
The reason children are more susceptible to many types of fractures (greenstick, buckle, growth plate, stress, non-displaced and displaced fractures) is because of the way their bones are developing. Children have growing, flexible bones. However, because of their supple bones, they are often at greater risk for unique fractures that involve bending and buckling.
Fortunately, children tend to heal quickly, and compared to adults, their bones are easier to mend. But they are at a disadvantage when it comes to growth plate injuries. This area on the end of their long bones can become damaged and create length discrepancies and deformities in their adult years.
As a parent, you can help keep your children safe and growing by recognizing some of the symptoms children show after sustaining a fracture or breaking a bone. There are some obvious physical signs to acknowledge. These include: swelling, redness, warmth, bruising, and a deformation to the affected area. If your child refuses to use the affected limb, this is often an indicator that an injury has occurred.
If you suspect your child to have sustained a serious injury or fracture, always seek help from a qualified physician. A board-certified orthopedic physician will conduct a physical exam to identify the injury and treatment options. Oftentimes in the case of a broken or fractured bone, your child will need to have x-rays taken to understand the type of break and to complete treatment.
Dr. Grossfeld at Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, is well-qualified in this area and will treat any type of pediatric fracture. She is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. And she’s been identified as one of the top 10 orthopedic doctors in the Louisville-area. For more information about Orthopaedic Specialists, or to make an appointment, call 502-212-2663 today.
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 pursuing a career in medicine.
Most recently Dr. Grossfeld provided a training opportunity for physician assistant Allyson Sweet. Allyson completed her Physician Assistant (PA) training at Lincoln 
Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Reflecting on the orthopedic and sports medicine training that she received with Dr. Grossfeld at Orthopaedic Specialists, Allyson states:
“I was given a great opportunity to rotate with Dr. Grossfeld for 4 weeks. During these weeks, I have learned and experienced more than I could ever have imagined.”
“This experience has made my love for
orthopedics and sports medicine grow immensely. Dr. Grossfeld is a great doctor, surgeon, teacher and mentor. With the knowledge and skills she has instilled in me, I hope I can continue with a future in orthopedics and provide care for my patients the way that she has taught me.” (more…)
If you are looking for medical apps, Goodrix is ideal for those people taking multiple medications. This app allows users to input their medication information and it will organize and display the price of the medication available at different pharmacies in your area. This information allows users to find the lowest price for their medications. While it may be hard to believe, pharmacies do sell medications at different prices. This app is wonderful for those people looking to save money and get the best deal on pricey medications.
The Red Cross First Aid app is extremely 
useful for daily medical emergencies, or even extreme scenarios. By offering step-by-step instructions during any emergency, this app becomes remarkably useful. There are videos and animations that describe in detail ways to provide care until emergency responders are able to take over. This app can also become a way for you to test your first aid skills before an emergency takes place by supplying interactive quizzes for you to complete and share with friends!
The Mayo Clinic app becomes your online health community by 
providing the latest research and so much more. This app allows users to request appointments now, rather than waiting on hold all day. Once the appointment is confirmed, the app then allows users to add this information directly to his or her phone. This app is designed to help users understand more about his health history and any other questions that may arise. While the app has many great features, the ability to share and view lab results at the same pace of your physician is something that is extremely pertinent. This app allows you to view x-rays and MRIs on your phone in a timely manner. It may seem overwhelming for some individuals, but the connectivity of this app is transforming the relationship between physicians and their patients.
This medical app by Webmd is extremely useful for those looking to answer questions about certain symptoms, as well as drug and treatment information. Like the Webmd website, the app is full of detailed information about specific diseases and conditions, as well as the options for treatment. While the basic app is packed with helpful tips and information, Webmd has also developed several other apps specific for your medical condition or current issues.
In terms of medical apps, Itriage provides a combination of connectivity and knowledge. This app allows users to navigate hospitals and healthcare providers in the area in the event of an emergency. This seems to be extremely useful for families traveling with sick children that may need medical attention quickly. It doesn’t matter if you are unfamiliar to the area, because this app will help you navigate your way to a physician. Don’t forget this app has other features like the ability to research your symptoms, medications and conditions. The app has a built in feature for those in need of certain hotlines as well.
Out of all the available medical apps, this Harvard Study has found Docresponse to be one of the most accurate symptom checker and diagnostic apps available on the market. It allows users to ask direct and specific questions about their symptoms in order to identify a definitive condition.
Osteoporosis can be a painful and debilitating disease. Back pain, decreased height, and a change in posture are just a few of the signs and symptoms of weakened bones and bone loss.
Learning more about preventing osteoporosis is an especially important part of healthy aging. Follow along for some important information about osteoporosis from an orthopedic surgeon.
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