Category: Orthopedics
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 [...]
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery: An Overview
By Dr. Walker Flannery, Orthopedic Surgeon The hip joint is the biggest joint in the body. It can also cause some of the biggest problems and pain in the body. Your hips are the center of movement. They allow for [...]
Eric’s I’m Back Story
When most people think of the game “corn hole,” sometimes called bean bag toss, thoughts of summer, friends, cookouts, and yard games come to mind. But when you experience nearly unbearable pain stepping into a throw or picking up the [...]
7 Common Questions About Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Your knees ache. It's hard to exercise or climb stairs. The pain in your hip seems to be getting worse. Undergoing total joint replacement surgery to alleviate pain and improve your quality of life is an option. If you are [...]
