Action sports have captured the attention of an increasing number of athletes who are looking to push the limits. Along with the sense of adventure and creativity, the inherent danger with action sports is part of the draw for many young athletes, who may consider themselves adrenaline junkies! Whether mountain biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, snowboarding/skiing, surfing or doing ...

First thing to know is: don’t be scared! We are all breakable, and everything that is difficult now - the pain, the swelling, needing extra help - is temporary. Breaking a bone is difficult, but the really good part about it is that your body knows how to solve this problem. Nature has been fixing bones without the benefit of orthopedists for hundreds of thousands of years. A fracture ...

Hallux valgus (or “bunion”) deformities are extremely common. They usually develop over long periods of time, exacerbated by certain shoes (narrow toe boxes, heels) or related foot deformities (such as flatfoot). However, they can also show up in younger individuals, even adolescents, who have a family history of bunions.While many people don’t like the look of their bunions, most ...

Ultrasound (US) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are advanced imaging modalities that are excellent for evaluating patients with musculoskeletal pain or abnormalities. These imaging studies are often complementary to each other, with MRI providing an unparalleled overview of anatomy including cartilage, bones and soft tissues, while US provides a high resolution focused examination ...

Have you ever heard the following words from your doctor: “You have arthritis...but you need to wait until you’re old enough for a knee replacement.”? Waiting is not easy when you are in pain, even more so when this wait is measured in decades for some young patients until they can undergo a surgical procedure that is essentially deemed a last resort.We are all humans and our bodies ...