Research by Vincent and colleagues (2013) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation explored functional outcomes and pain with and without hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis. Six months after treatment, researchers concluded that those with and without hyaluronic acid injections completed certain tasks and exercises similarly including climbing stairs, walking for six minutes without stopping, and… Read more »
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Knee Injuries from Soccer not Uncommon among Female Players – Learn more from Louisville Orthopedic
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 »
What is Bursitis? Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Explains Bursitis including Prevention and Treatment Options
Bursitis is a painful condition that involves the inflammation of bursa. A bursa is a small sac filled with synovial fluid. There are 160 bursae in the human body. When these sacs become inflamed, it leads to bursitis. The symptoms of bursitis include muscle and joint stiffness, pain and discomfort. The pain from bursitis is… Read more »
Louisville Orthopaedic Specialists Launches Facebook Contest in October
Louisville Orthopaedic Specialists recently launched a special Facebook contest for new visitors!! Go to https://www.facebook.com/OrthopaedicSpecialistsPLLC for more information. The contest winner will receive a $25 gift card from Orthopaedic Specialists at the end of the month. Good Luck!
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 »
Treatment for Arthritis and Total Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is one option for people who are struggling with activities of daily living due to advanced arthritis. This is something more common among seniors and typically considered when a person experiences severe joint pain due to damaged cartilage.
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 »
How Many Pitches Should My Child Throw?
Stacie L. Grossfeld, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 4001 Kresge Way Suite 330, Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC Last year there were 3.5 million visits to the emergency room for sports related injuries that occurred in children under the age of 14. That is a 5 time increase in the number if sports related injuries compared… Read more »
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