When a pro athlete like Golden State Warrior superstar Stephen Curry or Washington Nationals ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg gets injured, a lot is at stake. Their celebrity status fills the stands and their performance always brings the fans coming back for more. An injury could sideline them for a long time, affecting the team, their…
One of the most promising therapies in the orthopedic field is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. This innovative therapy method is used to treat a variety of conditions such as ACL tears, plantar fasciitis, sprains and strains in various parts of the body, as well as pain and stiffness associated with orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis….
As children take part in more recreational sports activities, the number of pediatric sports injuries are are on the rise in America. Playing sports as a child can be a fun and memorable experience, and certainly not something that should normally be discouraged. Sports teach children discipline, sportsmanship, and the importance of teamwork. However, it’s…
Do you or a loved one have osteoporosis? Then there is a good chance you know about bone density tests. If not, it’s unlikely that you know what this test is. That’s because bone density testing is used exclusively and is the sole diagnostic test to diagnose osteoporosis. If you don’t know or have never…
Surgery can be a complicated and painful thing to deal with. The larger the incision that must be made for the surgeon to access the problematic part of the body, the more complications and pain that can occur – not to mention extensive recovery times. Until relatively recently, surgeons did not have a choice but…
