PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections are one of my favorite treatment modalities, and for good reason. This revolutionary therapy can be used to accelerate and promote healing, reduce pain, and limit inflammation in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. As a form of “regenerative medicine”, PRP actually employs a small concentration of a patient’s own platelets to… Read more »
Search Results for: knee osteoarthritis
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
This is an injection that is given for knee osteoarthritis. It is called by many names. Here are a few names my patients have called it: rooster comb injection, chicken fat shot, cock comb injection, jelly shot, gel shot, cushion injection, just to name a few… It’s brand name depending on the company that produces… Read more »
4 Cortisone Injection Myths
1. Cortisone causes knee osteoarthritis. This is not true. The reason you’re doctor is recommending a cortisone injection is because your knee is arthritic. 2. A cortisone injection into a knee or shoulder joint will make me fat. This is also not the case. There is a slight systemic affect when you were given a… Read more »
Smartphone Thumb: It’s Real and It’s On the Rise
Smartphone thumb is a popular term used to describe pain felt at the base of a person’s dominant thumb. The dominant thumb is the one they use to operate their smart cellular device. While updated with a moniker that reflects the technology du jour, this condition isn’t exactly new. In the 1980s, people worried children… Read more »
Sports Injury FAQs
Sports injuries, such as concussions and injured Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACLs), are common occurrences across a wide variety of sports. While both injuries are well known, Sport Injury FAQs are helpful in learning about cause, prevention, and treatment among athletes. One very common topic of sport injury FAQs are concussions. They are very common injuries in sports… Read more »
Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
Do You Have Painful Joints, Tendons or Ligaments? Get Relief with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Platelet Rich Plasma injections are used to help a variety of common conditions including: tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis and knee osteoarthritis. Find Relief with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections: Sometimes, rest, ice, rehabilitation and other treatments fail to provide relief. If you… Read more »
Fighting the Aging Process
The Effects of Fitness on the Aging Process As we age, are there patterns of physical decline? Can those be slowed down or reversed with change in lifestyle? An excellent article was published in the September 2014 volume of the Journal of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Bryan Vopat discussed the common physical changes that occur… Read more »
Tennis Injuries Questions & Answers
Common Tennis Injuries – Questions & Answers April 2014 Q. Can different playing surfaces affect a person’s tennis game? A. Absolutely! Tennis can be played on a wide range of surfaces including clay, grass, asphalt, concrete and synthetic grills. When you play on clay tennis courts, the ball is often slower, while the rallies are typically… Read more »
ACL Injury
What is the ACL? The ACL is also known as the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of the major ligaments in the knee. The function of the ACL is to prevent the knee from giving way during twisting, turning and jumping activities. It prevents the shin bone (tibia) from sliding in and out in… Read more »
ACL Prevention
What is the ACL? The ACL is also known as the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of the major ligaments in the knee. The function of the ACL is to prevent the knee from giving way during twisting, turning and jumping activities. It prevents the shin bone (tibia) from sliding in and out in… Read more »
Weekly ACL Injury Pearl
A hot topic in ACL research involves which is a more superior operation: double bundle ACL reconstructions versus the single bundle ACL. In the April 2014 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Drs. Starman et al. reported on this topic in the "What's New in Sports Medicine" section of the journal. They stated that there is no current evidence to support one procedure over the other.
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