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PRP For Knee Pain: Almost A No-Brainer
Knee pain is often caused by a meniscus tear, osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, low-grade ACL or MCL sprain or some combination of…
Orthopedic Injections: What Not To Do
Injections are one of the most commonly used interventions in an orthopedic practice. Yet, where, how and what is injected...
PRP: The Details Matter
More practices than ever are offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to their patients, especially those with…
Do I Need a Knee Replacement?
Your 55 year-old knee is hurting and your brain immediately asks the question, “Do I need a knee…
Why Does an Orthopedic Practice Care About a Patient's Weight?
Let’s talk weight. It’s not a fun topic to talk about, but necessary in the medical field. A poll taken earlier this year showed…
When It Comes to Osteoarthritis, PRP is the Winner!
Although platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections remain innovative and the science behind and techniques when using them…
Proactive Versus Reactive: Which One Are You Choosing?
We strongly encourage our patients to be proactive with their musculoskeletal health over just…
Our 5 Best Pieces of Advice for You
Some specialty medical practices see you as a “knee,” an “ankle,” a “hip replacement,” or “that person with too many aches…
PRP: The Simple and Not So Simple
Many of you are either very familiar or somewhat familiar with platelet-rich plasma injections commonly known as….
I Have Knee Arthritis. Can I Still Run?
The answer is, “yes,” “maybe” or “no.” Thus, it really depends on your situation, and fortunately, a period of…
I Don't Want Surgery But What Else Can I Do?
Approximately 80% of those conditions treated nonsurgically can be treated with traditional treatment measures: rest, activity modification, physical…
Why Me? Why So Many Tendon Problems?
If you are 40 years old or above, it’s probably not “if” but “when” you are going to have a tendon problem. Tendons connect…
PRP: The Gift of Health
As we near the major holiday gift-giving season of the year, consider one the best gifts you can give…
Three Roadblocks to Your Health: Time, Fear and Money
Time: we’re all so busy, at least we think we are. Let’s be real, going to see the doctor does take time. Driving, parking, filling out forms…
Five Financial "Must Knows" Relating To Your Healthcare
Not too long ago, it was considered taboo for physicians to discuss money issues with patients. Now, it’s irresponsible…
5 Things You Have to Know If You Have Knee Pain
Three factors play a role in knee pain: structural, biomechanical and environmental. Structural means damage, biomechanical means abnormal tracking or loading within a joint…
You Turned 50 and Now Have Pain? You Are Not Alone
Yes, so many of our patients reach the harsh reality that their body doesn’t feel “normal” when they reach those glorious…
Our Top 5 Treatments for Knee OA
Whether it be mild, moderate or severe knee osteoarthritis, here are our top 5 treatments. If you can incorporate these into your regimen, then you undoubtedly…
Knee Replacement Soon? Hit the Pause Button...
So many patients with knee osteoarthritis ask me the question “well, if I’m eventually going to require knee replacement, shouldn’t I go ahead…
TENex for TENnis Elbow
At times, tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, can be so stubborn that an advanced procedure is needed to overcome this condition. There are two basic types…