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Peptides in Orthopedics: What Patients Should Know About BPC-157

BPC-157 is an experimental peptide that has shown promise in animal studies for supporting tendon, ligament, and muscle healing, but it has not been proven in large human clinical trials or approved by the FDA for routine medical use. If you’re considering it for an orthopedic injury, the safest approach is to discuss it with a qualified physician and view it as investigational rather than a replacement for established treatment.

Christopher S. Raffo, MDApr 28, 2026

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Athletes and Professionals

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night shaking out a tingling, numb hand, or noticed your fingers going to sleep while typing at your desk or

Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MDApr 24, 2026

Golfer's Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: What's the Difference?

If you’ve been dealing with nagging elbow pain (whether it flares up on the golf course, at the gym, or even while carrying groceries), you’ve probably come across the terms golfer’s elbow and…

James S. Gardiner, MDApr 21, 2026

Advances in the treatment of rotator cuff tears in active adults

If you’re an active adult dealing with shoulder pain that gets worse at night or flares up when you reach overhead, you’re probably wondering whether you’re dealing with a rotator cuff tear, and…

Christopher S. Raffo, MDApr 15, 2026

Treatment for a Foot Stress Fracture: How Athletes Can Heal Faster

In short: Treatment for a stress fracture in the foot requires rest, proper medical care, and a gradual return to activity.

Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFASApr 10, 2026

How to Manage Chronic Ankle Instability After a Sprain

You rolled your ankle months ago. The initial swelling went down and the bruising faded, but something still does not feel right.

Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFASApr 8, 2026

Meniscus Tear: Can You Keep Playing Sports, or Do You Need Surgery?

In short: Most minor meniscus tears in the knee can heal with rest and physical therapy, but severe tears often require surgical intervention to restore full function and prevent long-term damage.

James S. Gardiner, MDApr 3, 2026

UCL Tears and Tommy John Injuries in Baseball Players

As a hand and upper extremity surgeon who treats athletes at every level, I see the concern that comes with the words “Tommy John injury.” Whether you are a high school pitcher feeling new pain on…

Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MDMar 30, 2026

Return to the Court: Modern ACL Reconstruction Techniques

Every week in my practice, I sit down with athletes who have just received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear: a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

John J. Christoforetti, MDMar 24, 2026

Tennis Elbow Recovery: How a Specialist Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game

In short, lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition that requires professional care to resolve completely and prevent recurrence.

James S. Gardiner, MDMar 20, 2026

Why Your Achilles Tendon Hurts: From Overuse to Rupture

If you’re a runner, a weekend basketball player, or someone who simply stays active, you’ve probably felt that familiar tightness or soreness at the back of your ankle at some point.

Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFASMar 17, 2026

When Pitching Hurts: Treating Little League Shoulder in Adolescents

Every spring, as baseball season ramps up across the country, I start seeing a familiar pattern in my clinic: a young pitcher (usually between 11 and 15 years old) comes in with shoulder pain that gets…

James S. Gardiner, MDMar 9, 2026