Knee injuries are not uncommon among female soccer players. If you are a female soccer player, it is helpful to learn about strategies to prevent common knee injuries. Researchers Orr, Brown, Hemsing and colleagues (2011) surveyed female soccer players between 13 and 18 years of age, parents and their coaches, to understand perceptions regarding knee… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery
Jumper’s Knee or Patellar Tendinopathy – Best Jumpers at Increased Risk
Research by Visnes and colleagues (2012) published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that volleyball players with best ability to jump are at an increased risk of jumper’s knee. When a volleyball player jumps over and over again, it can cause tendonitis in the patella or patellar tendonitis, also known as “jumper’s knee”… Read more »
What is Osteochondritis Dissecans? More info from Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon
When cartilage becomes disconnected from the bone, people may experience a condition called osteochondritis dissecans. This joint condition most typically happens in the knees but it can also affect other bodily joints like the elbows. While more common in men, people of all ages may experience osteochondritis dissecans. Some people do not experience any symptoms… Read more »
NFL Football Injuries – Does Field Surface Make a Difference? From Louisville Sports Medicine
Researchers have explored whether there is an injury rate difference in NFL players depending on the surface they play on: grass versus Field Turf. Dr. Hershman and colleagues studied the injury rates in the NFL for the 2000 through 2009 seasons and found that Field Turf resulted in a higher incidence of sprains of the… Read more »
Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville Kentucky is on YouTube at LouisvilleBones
Louisville orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld now has a YouTube channel for her medical practice Orthopaedic Specialists. Check out https://www.youtube.com/user/LouisvilleBones to see a video featuring slides from Dr. Grossfeld’s recent talk at the University of Louisville to the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The lecture, titled: “Differential Diagnosis for Knee and Shoulder Injuries: How to Patient Profile,”… Read more »
7 Common Questions and Answers About Knee Injuries from Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon
1. What are the two most common sports-related knee injuries that require surgery? The two most common knee injuries that occur following a sports injury that require surgery are a meniscal tear and an acl tear. 2. What are the main causes of the ACL injury? There is much scientific debate over the cause of… Read more »
Knee Popping During Injury – 5 Possible Causes
I was running when I got injured and heard a knee popping sound. What could it be? If you heard a knee popping sound during injury, there are a number of things it could be. Five possible causes of knee popping including the following: 1. ACL Tear The ACL is the major ligament in the… Read more »
Top 10 Ways to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis WITHOUT Surgery
If you or someone you love is suffering from knee osteoarthritis, there are treatment options that do not involve surgery. Read this post to find out more about the top 10 ways to treat knee osteoarthritis without undergoing surgery. 1. Exercises. Engage in activities that are specific for knee arthritis like water aerobics, floor exercises, yoga… Read more »
Preventing Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Replacement, TKR)
Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a disabling and painfully condition. By definition, osteoarthritis is the loss of the articular cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within the knee joint. The knee joint is made up of two major bones: the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). There should be approximately 5… Read more »
What is New in Knee Osteoarthritis
Exercises Three types of exercises that are recommended for patients with knee osteoarthritis: flexibility, resistance and cardiovascular flexibility exercises. All three are very good for easing stiff joints which will help patients with their ADLs. It is recommended that the stretches be done in the morning. It may be easiest to perform them in warm bath… Read more »
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