By Dr. Brandon C. Maisel Knee osteoarthritis is a common pathology affecting millions of Americans. The cause of osteoarthritis is multifactorial. It may be genetics, mechanical wear and tear, increased inflammation, increased body mass or all the above. Dr. Maisel describes it as “you are born with brand new tread on your tires (knee cartilage) …
Medical emergencies happen every day. It is how we respond to them that makes the biggest difference. Say you are playing soccer and hear a pop in your knee or playing basketball and feel your shoulder pop out of place while blocking a shot. Sports, playground, and athletic injuries are all too common in our …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Shoulder injuries are the most common cases that the personal injury lawyers Paré & Associates, LLC get. The rotator cuff (four muscles that hold the ball of the shoulder in the socket) acts as a dynamic stabilizer of the shoulder joint during various overhead motions and can be injured by trauma …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Elbow injuries are common in overhand and throwing sports. According to Tacoma injury lawyers, injuries often include golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis, tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis and little league elbow or medial apophysitis. Epicondylitis is a microscopic tearing of the tendon of the wrist flexors or extensors at their origin …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee. Its main function is to prevent injury to the knee cartilage (meniscus-cushions and articular surface). It is also important to mention that many of …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee. Its main function is to prevent injury to the knee cartilage (meniscus-cushions and articular surface). Without an ACL, the knee becomes unstable with twisting …
