Don't Hang Up Your Shoes: The Truth About Running With a Meniscal Tear
Meniscal tears are among the most frequent knee injuries I see in runners, from recreational joggers to elite marathoners.
James S. Gardiner, MD
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Shoulder Labral Tears in Tennis Players: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting Back on the Court
The shoulder labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage that lines the glenoid socket, deepening it by roughly 50 percent and anchoring the long head of the biceps
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Runners: A Practical Framework
Running places repetitive mechanical stress on the musculoskeletal system with every step. A typical recreational runner contacts the ground 800 to 1,000 t
James S. Gardiner, MD
ACL Tears in Athletes: Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and How to Choose
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia within the knee joint and provides primary resistance against anterior tibial translat
James S. Gardiner, MD
Rotator Cuff Injuries in Athletes: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment Compared
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) that stabilize the shoulder
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Sports Medicine Treatment Options: From Diagnosis to Return to Play
Sports medicine and orthopedic surgery encompass a wide range of treatments, from same-day interventions for acute injuries to complex surgical reconstruc
James S. Gardiner, MD
ACL Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries, and Meniscus Tears: Treatment Approaches Compared
ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and meniscus tears are among the most common serious sports injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Each affects a diffe
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Hamstring Injuries in Athletes: Grading, Treatment, and Returning to Sport
The hamstring muscle group (the biceps femoris (long and short heads), semimembranosus, and semitendinosus) runs along the back of the thigh and performs
James S. Gardiner, MD
Treating Patellar Tendinopathy: A Structured Approach for Athletes Who Want to Stay Active
Patellar tendinopathy (pain arising from the patellar tendon at or near its insertion on the inferior pole of the kneecap) has a reputation among athlete
James S. Gardiner, MD
Shoulder Dislocation in Athletes: What Happens After the Reduction
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It is also the most frequently dislocated. It achieves its wide range of motion at the expense of inherent bon
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Choosing a Sports Medicine Practice: What Athletes Should Look For
Not every knee injury is the same, and not every physician is equally equipped to manage one. A primary care doctor who sees sports injuries occasionally i
James S. Gardiner, MD
Physical Therapy or Surgery for Sports Injuries: How the Decision Gets Made
When a patient walks into an orthopedic office after a sports injury, they often want a simple answer: should I have surgery or try physical therapy? The h
James S. Gardiner, MD