Finding a good orthopedic surgeon, or any good physician for that matter, is significantly more challenging than looking for a good mechanic or finding the best restaurant. While many new physician review sites have emerged in the last 5 years,
French gymnast Samir Ait Said sustained a tibia fracture this past week while competing at the Olympic games in Rio. It was a gruesome reminder about the hazards our athletes face when participating in competition. Athletes at these levels push
Excellent weekend screening our athletes for the forthcoming school year! People turned up in droves to get there annual school sports physicals completed. The lines were out the door, but they were moving, and a total of 770+ athlete physicals
Total knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty surgery is one of the most common operations I perform. While everyone has their own unique questions and concerns about surgery, over the years, these are the top 5 questions I consistently hear people
Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are key to preventing one of the most common medical conditions, osteoarthritis. Today, more than 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, which is the progressive breakdown of cartilage in the knees, hips and shoulders.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is one of the most common operations I perform. While everyone has their own unique questions and concerns about surgery, over the years, these are the top 5 questions I consistently hear people ask- When
On June 11, 2016, 8 AM – 4:30 PM, we will be hosting a Sports Medicine Summit at the Houston Texans Training Center. This will be an interactive continuing education event for area athletic trainers and physical therapists. I will be
Although it has been well known for some time that smoking increases the risk of complication in other orthopedic surgeries, a study recently published by Cancienne, et al. established the risk smoking poses for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Using a comprehensive