Posts Tagged: louisville orthopaedic surgeon

An Overview of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and What It Means to Be Board Certified

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Orthopaedic Specialists, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld in Louisville, KY is double board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld, Louisville orthopedic surgeon, is double-board certified in both orthopedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. But what exactly does that mean? Is one more important than the other? How do you get board-certified? You’re in luck! Because Orthopaedic Specialists is here with a short overview of… Read more »

NFL Football Injuries – Does Field Surface Make a Difference? From Louisville Sports Medicine

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under ACL Surgery, Football Injuries, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

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 »