Chondromalacia patella, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is technically a softening of the articular cartilage under the kneecap. It is the most common cause of knee pain. It is also known as anterior knee pain. Chondromalacia in general is a pathological term that means there is damage of the joint surface or cartilage. Chondromalacia [...]
The number one cause for kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Throughout my orthopedic career, we have always told our athletes how important it is to rehydrate by replenishing fluids and by drinking not just when it’s hot out. With older athletes, one of the most common problems is a lack of replenishment. So [...]
With the beginning of hockey camp, the most common injury we will see is the medial collateral ligament sprain. Prototypically, when an athlete goes into the boards, is cross-checked or catches an edge, it causes a twisting stress to the inside part of the knee. At that point, one of two things can happen – [...]
Football season is here, and with so many high school and college athletes participating in this contact sport, one of the most common injuries that will be seen is a hip pointer. Although most athletes, coaches and parents have heard of a hip pointer, in my experience, very few people really understand or know what [...]
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 [...]
One of the main catch phrases in the gym and that trainers use is “core strengthening exercises.” Other terms are lumbar stabilization, dynamic stabilization, core control, muscular fusion and neutral spine control. All of these terms describe the strengthening of the lumbar spine, the lumbopelvic complex and the stabilizers of the spine, pelvis and mid-trunk. [...]
Radiation illness has become a very hot topic recently due to the Japanese nuclear disaster, and although this is not normally a sports medicine topic, I believe it is very timely. There are multiple signs and symptoms of radiation sickness, and it is extremely important to note that there will be excess levels of radiation [...]
Shingles: A Quick Guide to This Painful Condition With the advent of Tony LaRussa’s case of shingles, shingles have become a major topic in sports medicine, especially in the St. Louis area. While it’s not a life-threatening condition, shingles can be excruciatingly painful. LaRussa’s shingles caused blisters and swelling around his right eye that forced [...]
Stem cell technology has great potential in sports. As you know, the Yankees pitcher Bartolo has had a great start but the end result will be better known at the end of the season. As you know this was done last year and he is doing well. The true test will be endurance and the [...]
