Evidence-based articles on sports injuries, surgical techniques, and athletic recovery.
A second procedure done alongside ACL reconstruction, called a lateral extra-articular tenodesis, is backed by a 618-patient randomized trial and new 2026 data showing lower graft failure and long-term osteoarthritis rates in young, high-risk athletes.
A 10-year follow-up of the FIDELITY trial is being spun as proof that meniscus surgery is useless. An orthopedic surgeon reads the actual numbers — and explains who should keep their meniscus and who can still benefit from surgery.
Pickleball injuries have risen faster than participation. An orthopedic surgeon explains where the risk actually comes from — and the warm-up and strength work that keeps you on the court.
If you've ever felt a sharp sting on the inside of your elbow during a heavy curl, a nagging ache on the outside after rows, or a deep throb behind the elbow following bench press, you're far from…
One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering knee replacement is simple but important: "Doc, will I be able to get back to the things
If you're a runner or active adult dealing with hip pain, you've probably wondered whether hip arthroscopy could realistically get you back on the road, th
