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Shoulder Pain: Why it Hurts & When to Worry (Bursitis & Beyond)
September 20, 2020, 9:47 PM IST
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Because of its extensive range of motion, it’s susceptible to injury and pain. The shoulder can hurt after it has been injured or for no…
September 20, 2020, 9:47 PM IST
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Partial knee replacement for athletes
September 13, 2020, 9:43 PM IST
Knees do not wear out evenly. In fact, they do not wear out at all—unless there is an underlying injury. This might be a meniscus or ligament tear, or the result of a disease such…
September 13, 2020, 9:43 PM IST
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How to prevent muscle atrophy
August 23, 2020, 11:39 PM IST
Loss of muscle mass occurs slowly with aging and rapidly after surgery. Can it be prevented? Here is a peek at current efforts to do so. In general, men lose about 30% of their lean…
August 23, 2020, 11:39 PM IST
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You don’t need a total knee replacement
August 2, 2020, 10:40 PM IST
Millions of people have been told the only solution to their arthritic knee is a total knee replacement. Eighty percent of these people do not need one. Here are the guidelines we use (which we…
August 2, 2020, 10:40 PM IST
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Total knee replacement for athletes
July 26, 2020, 10:01 PM IST
After a total knee replacement, is it possible to get back to sport? Yes! Here is why it is important that you do. Total knee replacement should actually help athletes become more active. When it…
July 26, 2020, 10:01 PM IST
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Why microfracture fails
July 19, 2020, 9:53 PM IST
Microfracture is a surgical technique used to repair damaged articular cartilage by making multiple small holes in the surface of the joint, which stimulates a healing response. The technique was frequently used in athletes after…
July 19, 2020, 9:53 PM IST
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Humility and grace
June 21, 2020, 9:46 PM IST
The comparison between professional sports behavior and the goals of Harvard’s collegiate athletics program is striking and can serve as a teaching moment for all of us. Harvard’s recently published analysis of its sports programs…
June 21, 2020, 9:46 PM IST
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Running after knee joint replacement
June 7, 2020, 9:41 PM IST
Runners are addicted athletes. Even casual runners love the feeling and the benefits of the sport. When osteoarthritis gets so bad that a joint replacement is considered, the prospect of giving it up is one…
June 7, 2020, 9:41 PM IST
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Failed Achilles Tendon
May 31, 2020, 10:06 PM IST
The Achilles tendon stretches from the calf muscles to the heel. It ruptures most commonly in 40-60-year-old male weekend warriors, often with the sound of a pop or a crack. Most of the time, surgical…
May 31, 2020, 10:06 PM IST
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Top ten myths about the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic
May 17, 2020, 9:52 PM IST
1. All masks work. They do not. Only new N95 masks stop viral particles. Cotton masks, bandanas, and neck gators only stop the droplets that often contain the virus, but not effectively enough to protect…
May 17, 2020, 9:52 PM IST
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Don’t Wait in Line
May 10, 2020, 11:50 PM IST
Lines for tests. Lines for groceries. Lines for everything. While lines are possibly unavoidable, the waiting is totally avoidable. Here is how. Every minute that you stand somewhere is an opportunity to exercise—and every exercise…
May 10, 2020, 11:50 PM IST
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Repair of Clavicle Fractures
May 4, 2020, 11:51 PM IST
The clavicle, or collarbone, is broken most frequently in falls—from bikes, while skiing, and when doing other sports. A twisted, thin, flat bone, the clavicle presents lots of problems for surgeons trying to fix fractures….
May 4, 2020, 11:51 PM IST
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Blossom in Place
April 28, 2020, 11:53 PM IST
Blossom in place. Use this time of restricted outside movement to mobilize all your resources to grow both physically and mentally. Looking for strategies? Here are a few tips from our orthopaedic point of view….
April 28, 2020, 11:53 PM IST
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Save the meniscus
April 19, 2020, 9:40 PM IST
The meniscus is the key force distributor of the knee joint. When torn, it loses its ring-like structure of collagen fibers and fails to protect the tibia from the forces exerted by walking and sports….
April 19, 2020, 9:40 PM IST
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Failed Total Knee Replacements
April 13, 2020, 11:55 PM IST
Arthritic knees, with bone-on-bone pain, have benefited tremendously from artificial knee replacements. These replacements, however, sometimes fail. Why so often, and what to do? The bones of the knee joint are covered by a thin…
April 13, 2020, 11:55 PM IST
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Failed Articular Cartilage
April 5, 2020, 10:06 PM IST
Articular cartilage is the smooth, bearing surface covering all joints. When damaged, it usually fails to heal on its own—but with novel treatments, it can be fixed. That said, here are some of the ways…
April 5, 2020, 10:06 PM IST
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Viruses, Bacteria, And Infections
March 27, 2020, 3:31 PM IST
We are all worried about “catching something.” We are doing what we can to sterilize our environments. But in the process, we are creating resistance. Resistant bacteria, mutating viruses, and social distancing are the by-products…
March 27, 2020, 3:31 PM IST
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Failed Microfracture
March 27, 2020, 3:30 PM IST
Microfracture—the surgical procedure during which small holes are made in joint bones—has resulted in successful temporary repairs for thousands of injured athletes. Unfortunately, the repaired tissues often wore out—leading to more joint pain. Fortunately, the…
March 27, 2020, 3:30 PM IST
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Collegiate Arthritis
March 15, 2020, 10:28 PM IST
When college-age people come to see me with severely damaged joints, it’s a challenge. High school kids with the same issues are depressing. There are solutions, but they simply are not being applied widely enough….
March 15, 2020, 10:28 PM IST
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Viruses, bacteria, and infections
March 15, 2020, 9:47 PM IST
We are all worried about “catching something.” We are doing what we can to sterilize our environments. But in the process, we are creating resistance. Resistant bacteria, mutating viruses, and social distancing are the by-products…
March 15, 2020, 9:47 PM IST
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