When Tommy John underwent the revolutionary surgical procedure on his left elbow in 1974 that would become his namesake, it was a desperate measure to save a valuable pitcher’s major league career. More than 40 years later, it has become commonplace for an injury that...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition with symptoms including numbness, tingling and other discomforts in the hand and arm. This is caused by a compressed nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist, though there is no definitive...
If you have tendinosis or tendinopathy, here are some reasons to consider PRP therapy (regenerative medicine): • PRP is derived from your own blood. The injections carry few risks. • Traditional treatments may not provide adequate relief. • Other treatments have...
Sports medicine isn’t just for professional athletes or high school quarterbacks. Weekend warriors and casual exercise enthusiasts who experience pain during workouts or distress while training should take advantage of the knowledge and techniques sports-med...