Know The Most Common Basketball Injuries
Basketball is a fast-paced game with explosive action that puts particular stress on feet, ankles, and knees. Understanding how stress is linked to injury is the first step to...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are Surgical Options For Unstable Kneecaps?
Once a kneecap has dislocated, the risk of subsequent dislocations, permanent cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis increases substantially. Dr. Skendzel discusses the surgeries he uses to reduce this escalating injury...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are The Risks Of An Unstable Kneecap?
Once you’ve dislocated a kneecap, unstable kneecap risks increase with subsequent dislocations that can cause significant knee damage over time.
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Anterior Hip Replacement In The News
Traditional hip surgery involves a large incision, a hospital stay, and a long recovery time. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the advantages of a less invasive anterior...
Smart Ways To Support Recuperation After A Hip Replacement
Everyone wants to be supportive of friends or loved ones during their recuperation after a surgical procedure. We have tips provided by hip replacement patients to help you provide...
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Comparing Two Surgical Approaches For Total Hip Replacement
The decision to undergo a total hip replacement involves a number of considerations, including choosing the surgical approach that is best for you. We explain the difference between a...
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The Most Common Injuries For Young Hockey Players
Among youth and high school sports, ice hockey is statistically one of the safest. But a good safety ranking can’t eliminate all injuries. We identify and discuss the four...
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The Hockey Equipment You Need To Play Safely
Many consider ice hockey a dangerous sport, but statistics show that youth hockey is very safe—when played with the proper equipment. Whether an athlete is a beginner or a...
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What Are The Injury Risks For Your Young Hockey Player?
Is ice hockey the toughest, most dangerous sport? It’s not a hard argument to make. Hockey makes intense physical demands on players—and has a reputation for a high injury...
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Know The Symptoms Of Scoliosis
The signs of this spine condition develop slowly. We’ve got tips to help you identify the signs and symptoms of scoliosis so that you can seek medical evaluation and...