Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to avoid future problems Growth plate fractures are very common in children. Approximately 15–30% of all childhood fractures occur through the growth plate. They are twice as likely to occur in boys as in girls. The most common locations... Read More
Six things to help you get back on your feet quickly Total hip replacement and total knee replacement are among the most successful surgeries performed today. For patients with severe hip or knee arthritis, total joint replacement can have a dramatic impact on quality of... Read More
In this video, you’ll gain a basic understanding of factors involved in hip preservation. In addition, hip arthroscopy is discussed, as well as hip replacement and the benefits of the anterior approach to hip replacement. Presenting the information are Drs. Benjamin McArthur, Andrew Wolff, and... Read More
by Karen Gross Let’s start with the facts. A few months ago, I had rotator cuff surgery—three torn tendons from a fall on ice in Vermont. When people ask how the injury happened, my standard answer is/was “not gracefully.” My surgeon (after visiting several others)... Read More
Hip dysplasia is a fairly common condition in both adolescents and adults. It ranges from being a barely detectable issue to a severe malformation that causes extreme pain and disruption to daily life. The following is basic yet important information to know in the event... Read More
“Hey doc, I’m worried I have carpal tunnel syndrome.” I hear this almost every day in the office. Everybody has heard of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and many people assume that all wrist and hand pain is caused by CTS. But CTS is a very... Read More
Prehabilitation (or “prehab”) refers to a therapy program designed either to prepare the body for surgery or as a method of injury prevention for athletic training, the work environment, or everyday functional activities. In this article, we first summarize prehab’s mental, emotional, and physical benefits... Read More
This video provides a brief overview of cervical disc surgery by Dr. John K. Starr of WOSM. He discusses reasons for spinal treatment and surgery, the anterior approach to cervical disc surgery, cervical spinal fusion, and typical outcomes of the procedure. Dr. John K. Starr,... Read More
The wrist is a complex joint, with multiple articulations. In addition to the bony complexity of the joint, three major nerves cross the wrist (median nerve, radial nerve, and ulnar nerve), as well as two major arteries (radial artery and ulnar artery) and over 20... Read More
The number of female athletes participating in organized sports has increased radically over the past few decades. The most recent London Olympics featured a nearly 1:1 ratio of female-to-male athletes. As the number of women participating in sports grows, it is important to have a... Read More
