Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

11/15/2024

Foot Reflexology Explained: Benefits and Practice.

Foot reflexology is a form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the foot. Part of traditional Chinese medicine, this practice of working pressure points on the foot is meant to provide internal balance and improve overall health.

11/13/2024

Laminectomy.

A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the back part of a vertebra that covers the spinal canal) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is often performed to treat conditions that cause spinal nerve compression, such as spinal steno...

11/11/2024

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11/01/2024

How to Wear a Shoulder Sling.

A shoulder sling keeps your arm against your body and prevents you from moving it too much. However, if you wear a shoulder sling the wrong way, you might slow healing or injure your arm more.

10/25/2024

No More Knee Pain: The Best Running Shoes for Pain-Free Runs.

There's nothing worse for a runner than feeling motivated to hit the roads, but not being able to because of an injury. "Runner's knee" is a general term that encompasses a few different conditions that can cause knee pain from running. Although running shoes won't cure knee pain on their own, choos...

10/21/2024

Lumbar decompression surgery: What to know.

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions.

10/08/2024

Augmented ACL reconstruction yielded faster functional recovery vs. no augmentation.

Published results showed ACL reconstruction augmented with bone marrow aspirate concentrate, demineralized bone matrix and suture tape yielded superior functional outcomes and faster recovery compared with standard ACL reconstruction.

10/01/2024

Segmental Instability.

Segmental instability is a condition where the bones in your spine (vertebrae) move more than they should. This extra movement can cause pain and make it difficult to perform everyday activities. It usually occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) but can happen in other parts of the spine too.

09/24/2024

When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery.

Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.

09/17/2024

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Used on Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.

Patient-reported knee-related rating scores and scales are widely used in reporting the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Understanding the psychometric properties of such measures is vital to recognizing the limitations that such measures may confer. The aim of this stu...

09/11/2024

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09/10/2024

Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold.

While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and dista...

09/02/2024

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07/23/2024

What are the most effective medications for back pain?

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others.

07/16/2024

From Surgery to Sports: ACL Reconstruction Recovery Explained.

An ACL rupture (complete tear) is often treated with reconstruction surgery, in which the torn ligament is rebuilt with new tissue. This can also offer a lifeline when nonsurgical treatment fails, allowing people to return to their favorite sports and activities. In this article, we’ll explore wha...

07/09/2024

Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests.

A common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University suggests. The work is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

07/04/2024

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