Ram’s Quarterback Sam Bradford injured his ankle last week against the Packers. It’s a high ankle strain that could cause some issues Sunday in Dallas. Meanwhile, Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton appears to be over his groin injury. Or is he? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rick Lehman explains these types of injuries.
One of the more sympathetic, bitter-sweet, surreal moments in baseball happened last week. The Cardinals celebrated the Phillies defeat while St. Louis Native turned Phillie Ryan Howard was on the ground reeling in pain. It was the result of a ruptured tendon. Howard had surgery this week on his torn Achilles tendon. Could he be [...]
The importance of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) to knee stability can not be overstated. Next in line for importance is proper rehabilitation after an ACL injury and surgery. Let’s start with the basics. The ACL is responsible for keeping your knee from sliding or twisting behind your hamstring. If the ACL is torn it [...]
Dr. Lehman: Texting Can Be Dangerous to Your Bones
A torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is arguably the worst injury a football player could suffer. It usually ends the player’s season and can even put their careers in jeopardy. Even after surgery, the chances are slim that a player can reach prior levels of performance. One of the most gifted running backs in the league [...]
A torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is arguably the worst injury a football player could suffer. It usually ends the player’s season and can even put their careers in jeopardy. Even after surgery, the chances are slim that a player can reach prior levels of performance. One of the most gifted running backs in the league [...]
The topic of distal radius or fractures of the wrist is very popular right now. Distal radius fractures are very common, and the distal radius and the radius are the most commonly broken bones in the arm. Distal radius fractures are most commonly caused when someone falls on an outstretched hand, which can occur in [...]
With just one more pre-season game to go, the 2011 NFL season starts soon. That we even have a season this year is amazing considering the unpredictable lockout earlier this year. But here we are. The players, for the most part, are in shape. But regardless if they would’ve trained through camp, injuries will still [...]
If you play sports, then you are at risk for a bone fracture, which is unfortunate because this sports injury could sideline you for an entire season. Is there any way you can speed up the process and get back on the playing field sooner? Platelet-rich plasma therapy might hold the key. Short Guide to [...]
