The 2016 NFL season has been marred by some high-profile injuries, and Sunday was no different. In fact, one of the games biggest stars suffered a foot injury that may force him to miss significant time. Today, we’re going to break down Peyton Manning’s torn plantar fascia, and discuss if and when he’ll return to the field. Peyton’s […]
Foot Traffic in the OR Could Increase Infection Risk
A covert study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University revealed that as foot traffic in and out of an operating room increases, so too does a patient’s infection risk. The study, published in the most recent issue of Orthopedics, analyzed foot traffic in and out of operating rooms for the sake of patient safety. The […]
US Soccer Banning Headers For Younger Players
Earlier this month we wrote a blog on how high schools in Wisconsin have successfully reduced concussions in youth football by limiting full contact in practice, and it appears another major sport is following a similar path. The United States Soccer Federation unveiled a series of new safety measures aimed at reducing the number of concussions […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is categorized as an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, which is a collection of tissues that connect the calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, so tendinitis in the area can be particularly painful. Today, we take a closer look at the condition, and […]
ACL Injuries On The Rise Among Young Athletes
Findings presented at the 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest what a lot of orthopedic surgeons have already suspected – that anterior cruciate ligament tears are on the rise among young athletes. The research uncovered that the overall incidence of ACL tears among 6- to -18-year-old patients have increased by an average […]
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