Shoulder Injuries in Swimmers: Avoiding Overuse Damage
If you're a competitive swimmer dealing with nagging shoulder pain during or after practice, I want you to know you're far from alone. Swimmer's shoulder
James S. Gardiner, MD
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Knee Pain After Running: Causes and Treatments for Patellofemoral Syndrome
If you're a runner or triathlete who has noticed a dull ache at the front of your knee during or after a workout, you're far from alone. I see patients wit
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Antidepressants and Opioid Risk After Total Joint Arthroplasty: What Patients Should Know
Total joint arthroplasty (whether we're talking about hip replacement or knee replacement) is one of the most reliable and successful procedures I perform.
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Stress Fractures in Dancers, Runners, and Young Athletes
Over my career, I've treated hundreds of stress fractures in marathon runners, competitive dancers, high school soccer players, and weekend warriors alik
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS
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, MD
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, MD
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, MD
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, MD
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, FACFAS
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, FACFAS
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, MD
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, MD