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Every year, there are between 100,000 and 200,000 ACL tears in the United States, making it the most commonly injured knee ligament. This type of injury often occurs during sports and physical activities, impacting individuals of all ages. Choosing the right ACL surgeon is crucial for ensuring a quick and effective athlete injury recovery. The [...]

Whether through injury or the physical stress of engaging in sports, athletes endure a significant amount of pain. They end up having to learn various pain management techniques to maintain a high level of performance. Managing pain has become a focal area of sports medicine. However, like many Americans, athletes can turn to opioids to [...]

In addition to getting adequate sleep and rest, one of the key factors in promoting orthopedic health is ensuring that your spine stays in a neutral position, especially while you sleep. Maintaining a neutral spine alignment helps prevent unnecessary strain on your back, neck, and other joints, reducing the risk of pain or injury. As [...]

Common Football Injuries: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Football is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring strength, agility, endurance, and split-second decision-making. While thrilling to watch and play, the intensity of football also makes players highly susceptible to injuries. Whether it’s professional athletes or kids playing in the backyard, football injuries are a concern [...]

The American College of Rheumatology estimates that about 790,000 knee replacements occur in the United States annually. Post-knee surgery care is vital to helping you learn how to use your new joint. The recovery process can be slow, but if done right, you can heal completely in less than a year. Whether it was a [...]

Foot injuries are one of the most common injuries that lead to a workers' compensation claim. Together, the human foot and ankle put in some of the most effort of the human body. Even worse, they contain over 26 bones and more than a hundred muscles that can take a while to heal. However, foot [...]

"Hi everyone! My name is Mary Kay Carter, and I wanted to share a story that's really close to my heart. In late November 2022, I tore my ACL along with another ligament in my knee while playing pickleball. It was a pretty rough injury—let’s just say I messed it up pretty badly. Fast forward [...]

Back to School: The Importance of Orthopedic Health for Students As summer draws to a close, students and parents alike start preparing for the new school year. From buying school supplies to planning schedules, there's a lot to think about. However, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is orthopedic health. For many students, the [...]

The 2022 American Joint Replacement Registry Annual Report compiled 2.8 million hip and knee procedures across all 50 states. It's an increase of 14% from the previous year. Joint replacements are one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. They're also a common specialization. That leaves patients with many options for doctors to [...]

When you have a problem with your foot or ankle that requires medical attention, who do you see for treatment — an orthopedist or a podiatrist? Many people think a podiatrist is the same as an orthopedist, but there are several significant differences betw