University Orthopaedic Clinic

07/27/2025

Aches and pains in the neck and jaw affect more people than you think. Here are some pro tips for releasing tension yourself.

Aches and pains in the neck and jaw area affect more people than you think. Emotional stress, injuries, and bad posture can bring it on or make it worse. Here are some pro tips for alleviating tension yourself.

07/25/2025

Lots of runners experience shin pain. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

Here’s how to protect your lower legs.

07/19/2025

If not treated, “tech neck” (also known as “text neck”) can be bad for your long-term health. Here are symptoms to look out for, and how to fix your “tech neck.”

‘Tech neck’ results from looking down at a screen for too long. It can cause back and shoulder pain, headaches, and posture problems. Here are tech neck exercises and tips to help.

07/18/2025

Here to explain is Dr. Miho Tanaka, director of the women's sports program at Mass General Brigham.

Here to explain is Dr. Miho Tanaka, director of the women's sports program at Mass General Brigham.

07/13/2025

Doctor shares tips to help prevent sports injuries.

As pickleball’s popularity skyrockets, so does the number of injuries: Bone fractures related to pickleball are up 200% over the last 20 years. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on how Healthy at the Harbor is helping educate people to prevent injuries in the first place.

07/11/2025

Spinal surgeons share their tops tips on what to expect before an upcoming procedure.

Pre-op spine surgery includes attending appointments, taking medications, living healthy, and more.

07/04/2025

Here's to freedom, fireworks, and the land we love.
Happy Independence Day from University Orthopaedic Clinic! 🎆🗽

07/03/2025

Staying hydrated helps ward off arthritis pain during the hottest and most physically active time of year.

Pain from arthritis may be worse in the winter, but summertime activities can cause flare-ups. Here’s what you can do to reduce discomfort.

06/29/2025

Tearing my ACL led me to become a doctor and now I treat the US ski team. Here are my tips for protecting your knees.

Julia Iafrate tore her ACL at 18, which led her to become a doctor. Hormones can make women more prone to ACL injury.

06/27/2025

Plus learn why women are most at risk for this condition

Experts share how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause pain, stiffness and numbness in your wrists and hands. Plus see who's most at risk.

06/21/2025

The need for surgery depends on the severity of the ACL tear and the lifestyle of the patient. A completely torn ACL cannot heal on its own. Studies have shown, however, that in some young patients who experience a partial tear of the ACL, the ligament may heal without the need for surgery. In patients who have only a partial tear, nonsurgical treatment may be an option.

In ACL reconstruction surgery, the torn ligament is replaced with a tissue graft. HSS surgeons perform more than 1,000 ACL reconstructions per year.

06/19/2025

Shoulder surgery is an invasive procedure that can cause discomfort for a few weeks. This can make sleeping after shoulder surgery hard. There are a few strategies that you can use to improve your comfort and relieve pain symptoms after you had this type of surgery.

The pain you experience immediately after shoulder surgery lasts for weeks, complicating getting a good night's rest. Here our tips for better sleep.