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 »
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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 Orthopedic Demonstrates Tennis Elbow Exercises in YouTube Video
Are you experiencing pain from tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis? Check out the latest YouTube video from Louisville orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld for specific tennis elbow exercises that you can try! https://youtu.be/LlRa23O69WI
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!
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 »
Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Answers Questions About Common Hip Injuries and Conditions
If you are experiencing hip pain or have a hip injury, you may have some questions for an orthopedic surgeon. Here are some common questions and answers about hip pain and hip injuries answered by Louisville orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld. Is arthritis of the hip common? Osteoarthritis in people is very common. Hip arthritis… 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 »
Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Explains Management of Midseason Traumatic Shoulder Dislocations in Athletes
What do you do if your shoulder dislocates in the middle of a competitive season? Does a shoulder dislocation mean you cannot compete the rest of the season? The August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons included an excellent review article outlining a treatment plan and a return to… Read more »
Find Out About Common Cheerleading Injuries From Kentucky Orthopedic
If you have a child participating in cheerleading this fall, learn more about common cheerleading injuries and how to prevent them! Read Dr. Grossfeld’s latest article about cheerleading injuries and injury prevention.
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.
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