• What Causes Osteoarthritis? Research on Predictors of Osteoarthritis

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    What Causes Osteoarthritis

    What Causes Osteoarthritis?

    In order to understand what causes osteoarthritis, researchers consider different predictors of this painful medical condition.

    Researchers led by Richmond (2013) and published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy look at joint injury, sports participation, physical activity, occupational activities and obesity to gain insight into what causes osteoarthritis.

    Based on the research, study findings identified obesity, occupational activities and joint injury as being associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis, and this included both knee osteoarthritis and hip osteoarthritis.

    Researchers found that sports involvement and overall physical activity produced less clear results in terms of osteoarthritis. (more…)

    What is Arthroscopy? Three Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery

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    What is Arthroscopy? and Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery – Arthroscopic surgery is a common surgical procedure offered by orthopedic surgeons.

    For those wondering “What is Arthroscopy?” – arthroscopy is a very common orthopedic procedure performed on a number of different body parts. Most commonly arthroscopy is performed by an orthopedic surgeon on the knees, followed by the shoulders, hips, ankles and other joint areas including elbows and wrists.

    According to data from the National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery, as reported by Kim (2011) and colleagues published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, the use of arthroscopy on the knee increased by nearly 50% between 1996 and 2006.

    During arthroscopy, a small high deviation camera is placed into a joint in order to visualize the pathology and allow the orthopedic surgeon to correct the problem or injury. (more…)

    Compartment Syndrome – Learn the Facts from Louisville Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld

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    Compartment Syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when a person’s blood supply is not sufficient enough to give adequate oxygen to the body’s muscles and nerves.

    Acute compartment syndrome is very serious, and is typically considered an emergency situation. Acute compartment syndrome is often caused by some type of injury like a fracture or a serious muscle bruise. If not treated properly and quickly, it can lead to severe damage in the muscle.

    Another type of compartment syndrome, exertional compartment syndrome, also called chronic compartment syndrome, is typically caused by some type of physical exertion, for example, during competitive athletic play. Generally people suffering from exertional or chronic compartment syndrome may feel a numb sensation. They may also have difficulty moving the affected area and experience swelling in the muscle. (more…)

    Louisville Orthopedic Doctor Stacie Grossfeld MD Receives Special Honor from University of Louisville

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    Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld Receives Departmental Award from University of LouisvilleLouisville orthopedic doctor Stacie Grossfeld MD received a special Departmental Award from the University of Louisville School of Medicine’s Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine.

    Each year U of L’s Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine chooses one faculty member to receive this special Departmental Award.

    The Departmental Award is meant to honor a physician who exhibits dedication and service to the University of Louisville and the medical student residents, like orthopedic doctor Stacie Grossfeld MD.

    This year Orthopaedic Specialists’ Dr. Stacie Grossfeld received this very special honor. Dr. Grossfeld was presented with the Departmental Award by University of Louisville Department Chair Dr. Michael Ostapchuk. (more…)

    Pain in the Shoulder could be Shoulder Impingement Syndrome – Learn more

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    Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injury, and Shoulder ImpingementShoulder Impingement Syndrome – What is it and What can I do about it?

    Shoulder impingement syndrome is often characterized by pain in the shoulder when you reach up over your head.  It is caused by a narrowing of the area under the shoulder’s acromion.

    When the supraspinatus muscle in the shoulder gets compressed, it can become very inflamed and cause a lot of pain.

    Sometimes in more severe cases, the bursa of the supraspinatus get inflamed. It is also possible for calcium deposits to develop in the supraspinatus’ tendon. (more…)

    What is Patellar Instability? Learn More about your Knee Cap

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    anatomy of the kneePatellar instability or patellar subluxation happens when your kneecap does not slide evenly in your femoral groove area.

    The patella, commonly referred to as the knee cap, is comprised of three bones that join together to create what is called your knee joint.

    As your knee bends and straightens back out, the patella shifts up and down a groove in the femur called the trochlea.  A coating of articular cartilage on the patella and the trochlea helps to make the knee slide more smoothly.

    If the patella shifts completely out of the trochlea, it is referred to as patellar dislocation. If the patella comes partially out of the trochlea, it is called patellar subluxation or patellar instability. (more…)

    Learn more about Hamstring Injuries from Louisville Sports Medicine Doctor

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    The Facts about Hamstring Injuries – Causes and Prevention

    Hamstring injuries are a very common type of sports injury.  If you are suffering from a hamstring injury, it can be very frustrating, since hamstring injuries may take a considerable amount of time to fully heal.

    Hamstring injuries also tend to be quite painful. Many people suffering from a hamstring injury experience a stabbing pain in the back of their leg, especially during participation in athletic activity.

    The hamstring is comprised of three muscles, referred to as the biceps femoris, the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus.  When you experience a hamstring injury, you have an injury to one or more of these muscles. The muscles that make up the hamstring are an important part of enabling you to bend your knee and stretch your leg out behind you.  Your hamstring is also important when you are jumping or sprinting.

    Hamstring injuries vary in intensity. Sometimes people are able to continue activity with a minor hamstring injury whereas more severe injuries may make participation impossible. (more…)

    Orthopaedic Specialists earns A+ Ranking from Louisville Better Business Bureau BBB

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    Orthopaedic Specialists Receives Top Better Business Bureau Rating

    Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville Kentucky is pleased to announce that we received an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

    The BBB provides letter grades for companies based on information received about the business. Letter grades are assigned to companies ranging from an F which is the lowest to the highest which is an A+.

    Some of the elements that the BBB bases grading on include the following seven rating factors:

    1. Complaint history of the business
    2. Type of business
    3. Length of time in business
    4. Background information
    5. Compliance with BBB commitments
    6. Licensing and government related issues
    7. Advertising issues

    Orthopaedic Specialists is very proud of our A+ ranking from the Better Business Bureau. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld at Orthopaedic Specialists provides a wide range of orthopedic services. (more…)

    Hamstring Injury from Football may be Hard to Predict, according to Sports Medicine Research

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    football-players-sports-injuries-hamstring-injuryFootball Sports Injuries like Hamstring Injury May Not Be Predictable Using Strength Testing

    Football players in the National Football League often suffer from some type of sports injury including hamstring injury.

    Strength testing administered to incoming NFL players did not help predict which players would suffer from a hamstring injury.

    The NFL Scouting Combine is viewed as an important opportunity for coaches to gauge player ability and potential. (more…)

    Sports Injuries in Children – Learn more about Common Sports Injuries for Kids

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    Sports Injuries in Children – Learn More

    With around 7.6 million high school kids in the U.S. participating in some type of sports activity, sports injuries in children are a genuine concern.

    There are a number of common sport-related injuries impacting this youth population during athletic participation.  While many sports injuries in children are considered minor, sometimes more serious and even life threatening illnesses and injuries occur during athletic practice or game play.

    Some of the more dangerous sports injuries in children include heat stroke, cardiac arrest, asthma due to exercise, brain injuries, injury to the cervical spine and abdominal or chest injuries. (more…)