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When is a wrist sprain more than a simple sprain? If you followed the Yankees during the pre-season, you may have asked yourself the same thing. When Mark Teixera injured his wrist while swinging a bat, the initial diagnosis was that of a simple sprain. Soon after, however, it was revealed that the star first baseman’s injury was a torn... Read More...

With fresh leaves on the trees and perfectly mild weather, spring may just be the best time for outdoor exercises. Every year it seems, we devote at least one article to getting ready for spring, yet we continue to treat injuries that could have either been prevented or lessened by following a few simple rules. First, always start out slowly. The... Read More...

  The hip joint is a confusing junction of tendons, muscles, and ligaments interlaced to bear loads and stabilize our movement. From an orthopedic perspective it’s one of the most complex regions in the body, and it’s not uncommon for hip pain to actually be a signal for injuries elsewhere. It’s also important to take into consideration factors such as... Read More...

Why you should have your knee replaced is almost always a straightforward matter: to eliminate pain and to improve your quality of life. However, owing to our active lifestyles and unique backgrounds, the question of when to opt for knee replacement surgery can be a little tougher to discern. Rather than waiting for your knee to give you a painful... Read More...