Athletes push their bodies to the limit, and the shoulder often takes the brunt of it. Whether it’s throwing a fastball, tackling an opponent, crashing on the singletrack trail, or taking a hard fall on the slopes, the shoulder’s extreme mobility makes it vulnerable to injury. Some of these injuries …
Hip
Managing Pain After an Orthopedic Injury: What Works?
Pain is sneaky. One minute you’re skiing that proverbial last run or tackling that nagging chore before dinner, and the next, you’re nursing an injury that’s taken over your every thought. Whether it’s the sharp sting of a twisted knee or the constant burning ache of a fractured wrist, managing pain …
Anterior Hip Replacement
Hips can be replaced from the posterior approach or through an anterior approach. New instruments and a specialized table make the anterior approach easier. The Anterior approach uses a muscle and tendon sparing approach. This means that no tendons are cut, no muscles are split and the …
