Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has suffered a medial retinacular tear. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Kshitij “KJ” Manchanda, M.D., discusses why this rare ankle injury can be a game-stopper and how to properly heal it.
Pickleball is taking the U.S. by storm! It’s low-impact and generally safe. But no sport is 100% risk-free. Explore common injuries and get tips to reduce your risk.
Separated shoulder, or AC joint injury, is the most common joint dislocation injury. Though healing takes time, it’s highly treatable – often without surgery.
While people collapse with cardiac arrest during exercise, they typically “crumple” with exercise-induced fainting. Ben Levine, M.D., discusses how to tell the difference and what to do for each.
Concussion awareness has come a long way, but amid the headlines and the incident involving Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa some basic facts about care for athletes who suffer a brain injury have gotten obscured.
No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! Donald Kasitinon, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.
Losing sleep is the main reason people seek help for rotator cuff pain. In this MedBlog, Michael Khazzam, M.D., discusses noninvasive pain relief options and what to expect if you choose rotator cuff surgery.
Knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic procedures, but not everybody needs surgery. UT Southwestern Frisco's Georges Bounajem, M.D., discusses noninvasive relief options for osteoarthritis pain as well as what to know if you need a knee replacement.
Parents may worry kids will lose a competitive edge by not specializing in a sport early. Dr. Coyner talks about why playing multiple sports helps performance and health.
