Nick Chubb’s Knee Dislocation and His Ability to Return to Play

Nick Chubb had a gruesome injury to his knee during the Monday Night Football game against the Steelers.  His injury is a knee dislocation which can be a devastating injury for a professional football player.  This article will describe what a knee dislocation is and what the outlook...

Aaron Rodgers tears his Achilles tendon.  What is his expected recovery?

Aaron Rodgers Tears His Achilles Tendon Achilles tendon tears, especially in athletes, are significant injuries that require careful management to ensure optimal recovery. The approach to treatment depends on the severity of the tear and the specific needs of the individual. There are both...

Viscosupplementation

Viscosupplementation or “gel injections” is a medical procedure in which a gel-like substance, primarilyhyaluronic acid (HA), is injected directly into a joint space to provide lubrication and potentiallystimulate the joint to produce its own natural hyaluronic acid. This procedure is most...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized by pain around the kneecap (patella) and in the front of the knee. It is a common cause of knee pain in both athletes and non-athletes, and it occurs more frequently in women than men. The...

What is Breece Hall’s Chance of Returning to His Same Level of Play

As the season starts Jet fans are all excited to see Breece Hall suite up again especially in their new high powered offense.  Breece started off last year on a tear before his ACL injury in midseason.  As he returns to the field what are the chances that he will return back to his same level...

Olecranon Bursitis

Olecranon bursitis, commonly known as “elbow bursitis,” is the inflammation of the bursa located at the tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction and provides a cushion between bones and soft tissues such as muscles and...

Can Computer Motion Analysis be used to Prevent ACL injuries?

Computer Motion Analysis and ACL Injury Prevention Computer motion detection, often referred to as motion analysis technology, is a tool used to study and assess the biomechanics of human movement. It utilizes cameras, markers, force plates, and specialized software to capture, record, and...

Is There an Epidemic in ACL Injuries in Women’s Soccer?

This year’s women’s world cup saw an epidemic of anterior cruciate injuries preventing athletes from competing on the world stage.  The list of star players is astounding including England’s duo of Leah Williamson and Beth Mead, Dutch star Vivianne Miedema,...

Shoulder Replacement. Should it Be Anatomic or a Reverse Replacement?

Shoulder Replacement Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and anatomic shoulder arthroplasty (ASA) are surgical procedures used to treat conditions that cause severe shoulder pain and disability. The choice between the two typically depends on the specific condition of the patient’s...

SLAP Tears

SLAP Tears A SLAP tear is a specific type of shoulder injury that affects the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. The acronym “SLAP” stands for “Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior,” indicating that the tear occurs in...