Types of Knee Braces for Support and Injury Prevention
Source: Verywell Health
The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces help?
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Hip Labrum Surgery: Is It The Right Treatment?
Source: Verywell Health
Orthopedic surgeons have become better at understanding sources of pain, and technology has increased our ability to diagnose conditions that previously went undetected. One source of hip and groin pain that is being diagnosed much more commonly is called a hip labral tear.
Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Source: Medical News Today
Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.
Stiff or tight shoulders can cause discomfort and limit a person's range of motion. If the tightness goes unchecked, it can lead to neck pain and cause tension headaches.
Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery
Source: Healio
Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Gluteus Tendon Tears – A Common Cause of Hip Pain
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
There are two gluteus tendons that both attach at the outer aspect of the hip at the greater trochanter: the gluteus minimus and medius tendons. Both of these muscles abduct the hip, while the gluteus minimus also acts as the primary internal rotator of the hip.
The multi-sport versus single-sport athlete
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, I am frequently asked by concerned parents about whether their child should play a single sport year-round. Here in South Florida, we are blessed with weather that allows for nearly year-round outdoor sports activities.
What is calcific tendonitis and what causes it?
Source: Medical News Today
Calcific tendonitis is a condition caused by calcium deposits building up in a person's muscles or tendons. If calcium builds up in an area, a person may feel pain and discomfort there.
Role of Stem Cells, PRP and Grafts in the Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
A tear of the rotator cuff tendon from the bone can result in significant pain and disability. Some patients can be managed with conservative treatments, whereas others require repair of the tendon back to bone to restore function and pain relief. Nearly 400,000 rotator cuff repairs are performed annually in the United States..
Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in the Athlete
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
Advancements in Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a term derived from the Greek words “arthro” which means “joint”, and “skopein” which means “to view or observe”. Therefore, hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure whereby the orthopedic surgeon can look into the hip joint with a camera inserted through small keyhole incisions.
