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How to Prevent Youth Ski & Snowboard Injuries
Youth Ski and Snowboard Injury Prevention By Catherine A. Logan MD, MBA, MSPT and Patrick S. Buckley, MD Skiing and snowboarding are an increasingly popular activities for both children and adolescents. Injury rates range between 3.9 and 9.1 injuries per 1000 skier days, 1 with injuries ranging from severe (head, neck and...
What is an OCD lesion?
What is an OCD lesion? Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) falls under the umbrella of an osteochondral defect. OCD lesions are abnormal bone that lies underneath an area of normal cartilage. It commonly occurs in the knee joint. OCD lesions often become symptomatic around the second or third decade of life. We...
Adolescent Knee Pain
Treatments for Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain Activity Modification Identify the activity that is provocative and put it on hold (for now). Commonly, a training error (ramp up too fast) or a muscle imbalance is the culprit for the pain. Switch to pain-free, low-impact activities to maintain conditioning while the soreness...
Psychological Return to Sport: OVERTIME with The Sports Docs
The Sports Docs discuss the psychological aspects of return to play following ACL surgery.Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs. On each of these mini episodes, Catherine and Ashley chat about a new topic or surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on...
ACL Injuries on the Mountain: Next Steps
What are ACL tears? ACL or anterior cruciate ligament tears occur when the strong band of tissue connecting your shinbone to your thigh bone tears. It might tear partially or entirely. Either way, ACL tears can cause pain, swelling, and the inability to put all of your weight on your...
Cartilage Surgery: Q&A
What is Articular Cartilage? Articular cartilage is the smooth tissue the covers the ends of bones within the joint - it helps the joint move more smoothly. (Articular means joint) Healthy cartilage in our joints enables a gliding motion and reduces friction. How is Articular Cartilage damaged? Articular cartilage can...
Rotator Cuff: Q&A
What is the Rotator Cuff & what does it do? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a "cuff" over the head of the upper arm bone. The four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor) originate from the shoulder blade. ...
Meniscus Root Tears: Q&&A
How common are meniscus tears? Meniscus tears are a common reason to seek orthopaedic evaluation, representing 14% of all isolated knee injuries and can also occur in combination with ligament and/or bony injuries. Meniscus tears can occur in a variety of locations and types, but a meniscus root tear is...
Youth Ski Injuries - Family Friendly Patient Education
Youth Ski Injuries - Family Friendly Patient Ed Skiing and snowboarding are an increasingly popular activities for both children and adolescents. Injury rates range between 3.9 and 9.1 injuries per 1000 skier days, with injuries ranging from severe (head, neck and spine injuries) to minor (sprains and strains).In an investigation of...
ACL Rehab: FREE eBook in the Apple Store
Enjoy this free eBook on ACL surgery rehab and return to sport - it includes videos, pictures and tables to guide you through the process. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are among the most common orthopaedic sports injuries in the United States alone. More than 100,000 ACL reconstructions are...
