Category: Orthopedics
Mira’s I’m Back Story
Think back to when you were 12 years old. What was your favorite thing to do? For Mira, it’s being active in things like gymnastics and soccer. Unfortunately, after doing a front handspring at gymnastics, she tore her meniscus. Little [...]
Mike’s I’m Back Story
Traveling the world and feeling the waves crash beneath his kiteboard is one of the best feelings for Mike. But when his knees started to hurt and the things he loved most became difficult, his only thought was, “How far [...]
Carol’s I’m Back Story
The old adage: “Get back in the saddle” has never been so true for Carol. She simply loves riding horses. It’s a good thing because horseback riding actually helped diagnose her hip pain. Carol explains, “I first experienced right hip [...]
A History and Overview of Tommy John Surgery
By Dr. Ben Zellner, Orthopedic Hand-to-Shoulder Specialist It’s no easy task for a major league baseball pitcher to throw a fastball 90 miles an hour. And oftentimes throwing the fastball, or any other pitch, can take its toll. The repetitive [...]
Common Knee Injuries and Prevention Tips
By: Dr. Tom Sullivan, Orthopedic Surgeon Your knee hurts. Because of it, you walk gingerly or even limp. You have trouble bending it and straightening it, and getting out of a chair. Having knee pain is both literally and figuratively, [...]
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in your body. Its motion allows you to change a light bulb, reach for plates in a cabinet, swing a golf club and even throw a ball. The shoulder also provides [...]
