Nearly half of all ankle sprains in the United States occur while a patient is participating in a sport, with basketball topping the list as the most common sport for injury. According to Dr. Brian Waterman of the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, of the sprains that occur during athletic activity, […]
“Cinderella” Cosmetic Foot Surgeries On The Rise
The New York Times published an article this week discussing the rise of cosmetic foot surgery among women. The author spoke to numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons for the piece, and many seem to toe the proverbial line as to whether cosmetic foot procedures are worthwhile. Some doctors liken the surgery to botox injections or […]
Five Orthopedic Procedures Doctors and Patients Should Question
A recent article published by Kaiser Health News and The Chicago Tribune attempted to determine which procedures physicians felt were the most unnecessary in hopes of freeing patients from additional expenses. In their article the authors reference the “Choosing Wisely” campaign, a brainchild of the American Board of Internal Medicine that attempts to pinpoint five […]
Vikings Lineman Suffers Gruesome Ankle Injury
Vikings offensive lineman Josh Samuda will miss the entire 2014-15 season after suffering a gruesome leg injury during non-contact drills on Tuesday. Samuda underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a broken fibula, a dislocated ankle and deltoid ligament damage he suffered while participating in a non-contract team workout. A source close to the situation said more […]
The Sad State of the Medical Landscape in 2014
The Daily Beast recently published an article titled, “Why Your Doctor Hates His Job – How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession.” The article takes a close look at the harsh reality of the medical landscape and the role physicians play in this equation. Today, I’m going to give my perspective on the […]
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