GREENWICH, Conn. -- For fitness enthusiasts, an injury can be a frustrating setback from the normal routine. However, there are ways to make sure you're getting in shape and staying pain-free.“It’s most important for you to start rehabbing very slowly, paying close attention to how your body and pain levels respond to the increased physical exertion," said Alicia Hirscht, physical ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- 3D printers have been in use in various industries for more than 30 years, but it’s really been in the last few years that medical applications have greatly expanded"In orthopedic surgery, customized 3D anatomic models, implants and guides are now created for an individual patient’s specific condition, allowing surgeons a much greater degree of precision than ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- With Memorial Day upon us, summer is a great time for outdoor sports as long as you take certain precautions to avoid injury and illness. With the increase in temperatures, proper hydration is a must. Intense exercise that causes you to sweat is usually a good reminder to drink water, but you can become dehydrated simply taking a walk or playing ball with your child ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- In the past ten years, injuries in young athletes have been on the rise. For youth involved in repetitive throwing activities, there is an epidemic of elbow and shoulder injuries, usually due to overuse, poor training, improper throwing mechanics, and fatigue.Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the most dreaded condition and is usually caused by ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Tennis season is in full swing and so are the risks of overuse injuries such as tennis elbow.Tennis Elbow typically happens when a repetitive swinging motion pulls on the extensor tendons that connect the muscles in the forearm to the elbow, creating microscopic tears. Despite its name, there are many types of activities that can injure these tendons, especially ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Shoulder replacement surgery and reverse shoulder replacement surgery is not for everyone. In many cases, treatment such as icing, anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy can help get shoulder pain from arthritis under control. However, if pain persists it may be time to consider a surgical option.With arthritis and some fractures and injuries, the ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- There can be many causes for the aches and pains associated with running, but sometimes it is as simple as wearing the wrong running shoe. Improperly fitting sport shoes can lead to a variety of painful foot, ankle, knee and hip conditions.The best running shoe is one that keeps the foot in a neutral position, so it’s important to know if your feet are neutral when ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- On Wednesday, May 11 joint replacement surgeons Drs. Frank Ennis, Jr., Brian Kavanagh, and Seth Miller from Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) in Greenwich and Stamford will hold an in-depth discussion on hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgeries. The free symposium will take place in the Noble Auditorium at Greenwich Hospital from 6:00 to 7:00 ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford ASC has recently received Connecticut State Department of Health approval for license and is now open for physicians to treat patients. Stamford ASC specializes in musculoskeletal surgeries and interventional pain management. The center includes two surgical suites built specifically for orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, equipped with the latest ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- According to studies, injuring your ACL may be as much a function of your gender as your level of physical activity. Doctors believe differences in pelvis width, the size of the ACL and the intercondylar notch -- where the ACL crosses the knee joint -- play a role making women more susceptible to ACL injuries than men. The upper part of a female’s shin bone at the ...