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Top 10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries for Athletes

November 19, 2021

Therapist treating man after orthopedic injuries

Every athlete knows that injuries are par for the course, and athletes generally decide that it’s worth the risk. After all, sports are fun, rewarding, and usually great for your overall health. Injuries sustained while playing a sport are usually orthopedic, meaning musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and the related structures). Different sports have different risks, but… 

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injuries
Tagged With: Achilles’ tendonitis, acl tear, Dislocations, Fractures, Meniscus Tear, Muscle Strain, Orthopedic Injuries, plantar fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Injury, Shin Splints, Sprains
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Recovery From an ACL Tear

February 28, 2020

ACL Tear

An ACL tear is one of the most common knee injuries. It is caused by putting too much stress on the knee, such as sudden stopping, pivoting, or landing and is common among athletes who play various sports. This injury can negatively affect your athleticism and ability to do physical activities. Even mere day to… 

Filed Under: ACL Tear, Orthopedic Doctor, Orthopedic Injuries
Tagged With: acl repair, acl tear, Dr. Bill Hefley, orthopedics, orthopedist
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MCL Damage

June 29, 2019

MCL Damage

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) connects the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone) to the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone). When you are standing up, the MCL is along the left side of your right knee and along the right side of your left knee. Whereas the ACL and PCL (anterior cruciate… 

Filed Under: ACL Tear, Meniscus Injury
Tagged With: acl repair, acl tear, MCL Tear, total knee replacement
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Sports Medicine for ACL Tears

August 24, 2018

When it comes to sports injuries, one of the most common has to do with the knees.  Of the estimated sports injuries each year in the United States, 200,000 are related to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and an estimated 95,000 of those injuries are ACL ruptures, but not all of these are kid injuries,… 

Filed Under: ACL Tear, Bad Knees, Knee Pain, Knee Procedures
Tagged With: acl repair, acl tear, sports medicine
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Stem Cell Therapy and ACL Repairs

July 28, 2017

ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears and sprains are some of the most frequent forms of knee injury. This is especially true of athletes, who often compete in demanding sports events and may stop, change directions or pivot, placing a great deal of strain on the knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments that… 

Filed Under: Meniscus Injury
Tagged With: acl repair, acl tear, meniscal tear, stem cell therapy, stem cells
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