The Health Spot
Common Questions about Platelet Rich Plasma
During the last several years, biologic treatments have been emerging in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries and degenerative...
Rotator Cuff Injuries | A Look into the Symptoms and Treatments
Rotator cuff injuries are the most frequent causes of shoulder pain and aren’t necessarily caused by an injury. Most often rotator...
Don’t Be A Pain In The Hip!
Femoracetabular Impingement
Hip pain has become a hot topic in Orthopaedics over the last 10 years. Our understanding of the hip anatomy...
I broke my clavicle – now what?
The clavicle, or collarbone, is one of the most commonly fractured bones. It represents 5% of all fractures and represents up to 45% of all...
Tennis Injuries
Tennis is an exciting sport that is played by athletes of all levels and ages. It is estimated that tens of millions of people play tennis...
Keep Moving this Movember!
In the spirit of men's health month, I thought I would blog to the men out there like me who think they're still in their twenties and...
Treat the Patient, not the MRI
Over the last several years, more and more patients present to the office with MRI in hand for a pain that began just days before. ...
Involving Patients and Their Families in Medical Decisions
I read a recent article in the New York Times (“If This Were Your Mother, Doctor…” August 1, 2013, by Haider Javed Warraich, MD)...
Heat Illness and Hydration
The summer is heating up, but here in South Florida nothing stops our athletes and weekend warriors from getting out, playing sports, and...