The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons published an article this June where they interviewed four prominent orthopedic surgeons who are also team physicians for pro sport teams. Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Brian Cole, Dr. Anthony Miniaci, and Dr. Frederick Azar. The orthopaedic surgeons talked about what it takes to be a team physician. This includes some of the trials… Read more »
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What Are Rotator Cuff Treatment Options for Patients with Massive Rotator Cuff Tears?
For athletes involved in sports like baseball, tennis and swimming, there is often a common fear of sustaining a shoulder injury like tearing a rotator cuff. As a board certified orthopedic surgeon and shoulder doctor, Stacie Grossfeld MD offers effective rotator cuff treatment to people in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Rotator cuff tears can become severe and may… Read more »
The Mayo Clinic Studies the Epidemiology of Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a commonly seen condition in general practice clinics and has been reported to affect 1 to 3 percent of adults in the U.S. each year. A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with lead author Dr. Thomas Sanders, Jr. was reported in the Journal of American… Read more »
Centre College Student Spends Spring Break Learning About a Career in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Louisville orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld enjoys working with students who are interested in a career in medicine. And this has included students at many different points in their educational careers – ranging from high school, college and those in graduate school. A couple of years ago, Orthopaedic Specialists formed a… Read more »
Risk Prediction Tools for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
The current healthcare environment in America has been driven by the concepts of quality, cost containment and value. Based on this, the federal government is starting a program that will incentivize physicians to maximize and reduce the patient’s risk factors prior to hip and knee replacement surgery. In fact, a physician’s reimbursement for the procedure will be directly… Read more »
Orthopedic Practice Owner Receives Small Business Owner of the Year Award
The 22nd Annual National Association of Women Business Owner EPIC Awards dinner was held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor Stacie Grossfeld M.D. received the Small Business Owner of the Year Award. Dr. Grossfeld is the… Read more »
Facts About ACL Injury Including Possible Risks of Delaying ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is one of 4 primary ligaments located in your knee. It works to attach the tibia to the femur. ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries for athletes involved in sports like soccer, football and basketball. ACL tears may occur when the knee is twisted, bent, pulled backwards or… Read more »
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Videos
Plantar fasciitis is a common medical condition that causes heel pain and foot discomfort. Your plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue that is responsible for connecting your heel bone to your toes. When this area becomes strained, the fascia weakens and begins to swell. Most people notice this type of heel pain immediately… Read more »
Orthopaedic Specialists Kicks Off Monthly “Rock That Cast” Contest
Are you a current patient at Orthopaedic Specialists? Are you currently wearing a cast? If you answered YES to both questions, we’ve got a great contest for you, complete with the opportunity to win a $50 gift card. Check out the flyer below for details and show us how you Rock that Cast!
Louisville Orthopedic Team Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
The entire team at Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, is dedicated to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and to finding a CURE for breast cancer and every other type of cancer too. We’ve got some very personal reasons why we are wearing PINK this month that we’d like to share with you… Lindsay Rhodus – “I wear… Read more »
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