Patrick Schruben’s Knee/Elbow Procedure At UCLA
When Patrick Schruben began experiencing pain in his right knee, he was hopeful that he could alleviate the pain without having a knee replacement. Since Patrick was active throughout his life,
Category: Orthopedics
Knee Injuries Common in Women Athletes
According to UCLA Health, women athletes are more prone than men when it comes to debilitating knee injuries. There are more ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries in women’s soccer than a
Car Crash Victim in Israel Has Head Re-Attached
A young 12 year old boy was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. What happened after that is a rare surgery that saved his life. He was airlifted to Hadassah Medical Center in Israel wh
Urgent Care for Orthopedics
Have you heard of urgent care for orthopedics? In St. George Utah a new Ortho Urgent Care has been opened at Intermountain Healthcare. It’s called Southwest Ortho Urgent Care. Utah is n
Are You A Candidate For A Prosthetic Leg?
For those with leg amputations, prosthetic legs (prostheses) help to get around and can feel and function like the appearance of a real leg. If you have a lower limb amputation, a prosthetic leg is
Can Wearing Heels Change The Shape Of The Foot?
Regular use of high heels can cause structural changes to the foot, leading to conditions that require surgical intervention, such as bunions or hammertoe.
How To Condition Yourself for Skiing
Are you heading to the slopes to ski? Skiing is fun, good for your health, and offers great scenery. But jumping in without preparation can set you up for injury. First of all, the altitude can
Mary Lou Retton’s Disastrous Hip Replacement
Mary Lou's hip dysplasia combined with her rigorous gymnastics training caused her hip to deteriorate into end-stage arthritis. She had a hip replacement in her late 30’s. Her Magnum hip replacemen
The Tragic Death of Gymnast Elena Mukhina
Gymnast Elena Mukhina was the Soviet Union’s most promising gymnast. She won the all-around title at the 1978 World Championships in Strasbourg, France. lena was practicing the Thomas salto tumbling
New Approach for Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome is when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is an opening in your wrist that is formed by the carpal bones on the bottom of
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