Guest blog by Elizabeth Carrollton, a medical writer for Drugwatch.com Joint injuries are a very common problem in athletes, especially in weight-bearing joints. Sprains and strains are common in knees and ankles, while hips are more prone to overuse injuries, like bursitis and tendinitis, as well as muscle strain and stress fractures. All of these […]
Peroneal Tendon Tearing
How do they tear? Most commonly the peroneal tendons tear by fraying. They are placed under repetitive stress and have tears within the tendon that slowly tear apart. Symptoms are not always clear. Since tendons themselves have no nerves inside them, pain is often transmitted to other areas. Tendons connect muscle to bone. The muscle […]
MN Viking Percy Harvin Sprains Ankle – Dr. Silverman Discusses
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered a severely sprained ankle during Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks and is in jeopardy of missing the team’s upcoming game against NFC North rival Detroit. Harvin hurt himself on a rushing attempt late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, but continued to play through the injury. Harvin […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
Evan Bourne Foot Injury Update
Three months ago WWE wrestler Evan Bourne fractured his midfoot in a car accident, leaving the fate of his wrestling career unknown. It has been three months since this Lisfranc injury. His pins have been removed. If he has any metal screws or plates crossing the joints, he will be getting them removed soon. He […]