• 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…)

    Sports Medicine Doctors Explain that Sports Injuries Pose Risk for Less Active Kids

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    Sports Injuries a Risk for less active Kids, as noted by Sports Medicine Doctors. There is a lot of emphasis on the risk of sports injuries for kids involved in sports and athletics. It is important to note though, as emphasized by sports medicine doctors, that less active kids and those not typically engaged in organized sports or recreational activities are also at risk for various sports injuries.

    As noted by sports medicine doctors and scientific researchers, kids not involved in sports activities are still at risk for sports injuries. In fact, it is possible that less active kids are at an even higher risk of sports injury.

    Dr. Cordelia Carter and Dr. Lyle Micheli (2013) conclude in their research study that overweight kids and children that are not as physically conditioned as more active peers, are at a higher risk for sports-related injuries. (more…)

    ACL Injury Prevention Programs Benefit Youth Athletes – Learn about ACL Injury Prevention from Louisville Orthopedic

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    ACL Injury Prevention Programs Benefit Athletes

    As noted by Dr. Carter Mitchell (2013), programs focused on preventing ACL injuries are very important given the prevalence of ACL injury among athletes of all ages including youth athletes. ACL injury prevention programs focus on a number of issues including: increasing strength, endurance, stability and balance.

    After reviewing data on a number of different ACL injury prevention programs, Mitchell concluded that while there is not a “best” program for ACL injury prevention, programs focused on ACL injury reduction can be effective. (more…)

    Hip Osteoarthritis Treatment – Learn the Facts about Hip Osteoarthritis from Louisville Orthopedic

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    Hip Osteoarthritis Widespread – Learn the Facts from Louisville Orthopedic

    Hip osteoarthritis strikes upwards of one in four adults over 65 years of age. Many describe limitations in physical activity due to this painful condition. Symptoms of hip osteoarthritis include pain and stiffening in the thigh and groin.

    As noted by the CDC, lifetime risk of hip osteoarthritis is the same regardless of gender, race, educational level or body mass weight.

    Researchers Judd and colleagues (2013) examined differences in strength and functioning among those with and without hip osteoarthritis. Researchers aimed to quantify some of the deficits from hip osteoarthritis to assist those involved in rehabilitation for hip OA. (more…)

    ADHD Symptoms on the Rise in Kids Along with other Children’s Mental Health Conditions

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    adhd symptoms and childrens mental healthADHD Symptoms and other Mental Disorders Increase among Kids
    Recent research by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that children between 3 and 17 years of age were more likely to experience mental disorders including ADHD symptoms.

    The range of conditions identified by the CDC included depression, autism spectrum disorders, Tourette syndrome, ADHD and anxiety.

    The most common current diagnosis of kids between 3 and 17 years of age is ADHD. Boys were more likely than girls to have ADHD symptoms and host of other conditions including anxiety, Tourette syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders. (more…)

    Kentucky orthopedic Dr. Stacie Grossfeld discusses Osteoporosis Prevention

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    Kentucky orthopedic gives info about Osteoporosis Prevention

    May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Around 9 million U.S. adults have osteoporosis and about 48 million are suffering from low bone mass, based on the latest research presented at the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s Annual Meeting in Chicago. Kentucky orthopedic Dr. Stacie Grossfeld notes that suggestions to lower your risk for osteoporosis include making sure that your exercise routine includes exercises that strengthen your muscles and are weight-bearing. (more…)