Just two years ago, Bonnie Moebeck lay in the intensive care unit, fighting for her life against a rare disease that had taken over her body. As an avid athlete and adventure-lover, the thought of her body shutting down on her was something Bonnie couldn’t fathom. So she did what any ultra athlete would do. […]
Percy Harvin Battling Through Ligament Tear
Percy Harvin has been sidelined with an ankle injury for four weeks, but he’s recovering from a more severe injury than initially thought. Harvin suffered a Grade 3 sprain of his left ankle against the Seahawks on November 4, according to a team source. A Grade 3 sprain is associated with a complete ligament tear, and […]
Accessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care […]
Dr. Silverman Examines Andrew Bogut’s Microfracture Surgery
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut underwent microfracture surgery this offseason, and although the team expected a quick recovery Bogut is still dealing with swelling in his injured ankle. The Warriors originally said that Bogut underwent “minor arthroscopic surgery” in April, but Bogut said he had a more serious microfracture operation. The team expected a […]
The Pros & Cons of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles tendon injuries are common among athletes who put a lot of stress on their legs and feet, and there are different ways to treat an Achilles injury once it occurs. In certain circumstances, doctors can perform a minimally invasive surgery that gives the patient a faster recovery time, but the procedure also has some […]
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