The progression and future significant advances in orthopaedic surgery will most likely come from our understanding of bone marrow derived cells and other factors at the cellular level to assist in recovering from orthopedic surgery, treatment of tendinitis and treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). An interesting article was published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow… Read more »
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Good Tips for Injury Prevention when Skiing and Snowboarding
In order to learn more about injury prevention among skiiers and snowboarders researchers lead by Warda (2012) and colleagues explored specific strategies for people engaged in these popular winter snow sports. Findings suggest that wearing a helmet is beneficial to prevent injury while skiing or snowboarding. Wrist guards are also touted as offering possible benefits for… Read more »
Scientists Compare Iron Man Triathletes to Marathon Runners – Learn More from Louisville Orthopedic
Interesting research by Gianoli and colleagues (2012) published in Perceptual and Motor Skills compares male ironman triathletes and marathon runners. Researchers found that weekly training in terms of hours was higher among triathletes. Race times for marathoners were related to running speed during
What is Kienbock’s Disease? Find Out More from Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon
While researchers don’t know what causes Kienbock’s disease, this painful condition often starts with the symptoms of a wrist sprain. Other symptoms include pain when turning the hand up, limited hand grip, stiffness and decreased motion in the wrist and sometimes swelling in the affected area. The symptoms of Kienbock’s Disease tend to get progressively… 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 »
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 »
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