Orthopedics & Sports Medicine


The HEAT Is On: Dehydration and Sports

Pro Athletes Not the Only Ones That Need to Worry About Dehydration A bizarre air conditioning malfunction in game one of the NBA Finals in...

June 6, 2014 / 2 min read


Preventing Prescription Addiction

Press the “on” button on your television remote these days, and chances are you’ll see at least one ad or news segment related to prescription...

May 13, 2014 / 2 min read


Weekend Warriors: Prevent Injuries

Are you a weekend warrior? You are if your work and family demands keep you from exercising on a regular basis, so you make up...

May 1, 2014 / 3 min read


Managing Painful Gout

Many people have heard gout described as the “disease of kings” or the “rich man’s disease.” This is because gout was thought to afflict only...

April 30, 2014 / 2 min read


Advancements in Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Whenever you hear someone say they are going to have shoulder replacement surgery, your immediate reaction is to think there will be pain and months...

February 25, 2014 / 3 min read


Start Now to Prevent Future Fractures

If you have been listening to the news over the past several years, you know there is a real push within the medical community and...

February 18, 2014 / 4 min read


Crooked Big Toe?

Over half the women in the United States have a crooked big toe commonly known as a bunion and medically known as hallux valgus, according...

February 11, 2014 / 3 min read


Kids’ Fractures: Can You Catch a Break?

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if your toddler or older child has a fracture, particularly if you didn’t hear a snap or there’s...

January 21, 2014 / 3 min read


21st Century Hip Surgery

If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture or other condition, you are not alone.  An entire generation of baby boomers ─ approximately...

January 14, 2014 / 2 min read


Keep Your Resolutions – Prevent Exercise Injuries

It’s that time of the year when many of us — about 45 percent of Americans — make a wish list of New Year’s resolutions. ...

January 10, 2014 / 3 min read