Pregnancy is a miracle in and of itself; however, that doesn’t mean that the entire process is painless. For most women, the excitement of bringing a child into the world overpowers any discomfort. That is not the case for everyone though. Some women find themselves in quite a bit of pain while pregnant. One of… Read more »
Posts Tagged: orthopedic surgery
Facts of Re-Injury Rates in Younger Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction
A torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament, more commonly known as an ACL, can be a difficult injury for a high school or college athlete to sustain. Unfortunately, they are also the most common injuries sustained by athletes. Football, soccer, hockey, and basketball players are highly likely to sustain an ACL injury over their athletic career and… Read more »
Surgical Risk Factors of Obesity
Surgery, whether major or minor, comes with risks. Surgical risks factors can be either unprecedented and unpreventable, but others can. One of the most pressing and preventable surgical risk factors is obesity. The prevalence of obesity continues to rise and an estimated 35 percent of adults in the United States have a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »
Loving Your Shoulders: 5 Shoulder Strengthening Exercises that Benefit Shoulder Health
This July, Orthopaedic Specialists is raising awareness about shoulder health through blog posts. These posts will focus on medical research regarding shoulder injuries as well as shoulder strengthening exercises and tips. If you struggle with pain and tightness in your shoulders that prevents you from living your life to the fullest, follow along for five… Read more »
How fast can you run a mile? Find out on July 20 at the Parkway Mile!
The Louisville Sports Commission originally shared this information through an email. As a member of the Louisville Sports Commission board, Dr. Stacie Grossfeld is sharing this information on her personal website. Registration is now open for Louisville’s newest summer race, the Louisville Active Parkway Mile. We’ve all trained and run 5Ks, half marathons, and some even… Read more »
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: An Overview
The human elbow is an intricate part of the body. While it is essentially a hinge joint and looks fairly straightforward – the elbow is made up of a complicated series of bones, joints, and ligaments. Within the elbow the radius and ulna must rotate and slide with the humerus to bend or straighten the… Read more »
Subchondroplasty or SCP for Bone Marrow Edema or Insufficiency Fractures
Many people suffer from bone marrow edema or insufficiency fractures. And the long term effects of these conditions can be serious. Edema and insufficiency fractures can injure a person’s bone marrow and cause a long list of medical complications. Fortunately, there are a variety of medical treatments available to treat bone marrow edema and insufficiency… Read more »
Dr. Stacie Grossfeld of Louisville’s Orthopaedic Specialists PLLC Named 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA at Norton Commons
Louisville, KY – April 27, 2017 – Dr. Stacie Grossfeld, orthopedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA at Norton Commons in Louisville, Kentucky. Since 2015, Dr. Stacie Grossfeld has served on the Board of Directors for the organization, and has regularly connected the YMCA with potential… Read more »
What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction?
During pregnancy, a lot of different things happen to women’s bodies that don’t occur at any other time in their life and that men will never experience. One occurrence is that the pelvic bone alignment tends to become relaxed, and even stretchy, due to a hormone called Relaxin. A woman’s body releases this hormone so… Read more »
NAWBO Louisville VIP Celebration Breakfast
As the recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO Louisville) 2016 Epic award for small business owners, Dr. Grossfeld celebrated with a VIP celebration breakfast held at Big Springs Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. As owner of Orthopaedic Specialists, a sports medicine and orthopedic surgery medical practice with multiple locations in Louisville, KY, Dr…. Read more »
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