A new study has found that, on average, the BMI (Body Mass Index) of patients does not decrease following ankle reconstruction surgery. The study examined the BMIs of 150 overweight or obese patients who had successful ankle fusion or replacements. Researchers found no significant change in BMI 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after […]
Derrick Rose Surgery – What is ACL Repair?
This weekend, Derrick Rose underwent surgery to repair his torn left ACL. Rose had a season full of injuries, the most recent of which happened on April 28 during the Bulls’ first playoff game against the 76ers. Rose came down hard on his leg and collapsed in pain. We’ve already reported on how this injury […]
Ray Allen Ankle Surgery Unlikely to Fix Problem
This weekend, Ray Allen announced that he will undergo ankle surgery in the offseason to remove bone spurs from his troubled right ankle. Allen has had a rough season, missing the last nine regular season games, and the first two post season games so far due to his ankle injuries. “I know it’s weak, but […]
Curry to Undergo Exploratory Ankle Surgery that is Unlikely to Identify True Problem
Golden State Warriors guard, Stephen Curry, plans to have an ankle arthroscopy to fix his oft-injured right ankle. Curry consulted with three doctors who all agreed it was best to perform an arthoscopic surgery in order to explore whether or not additional surgeries would be necessary to fix the ankle. Curry had ankle ligament repair […]
MN Timberwolves’ Pekovic to have Ankle Surgery at Season’s End
Minnesota Timberwolves center, Nikola Pekovic has opted to have ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle after the end of the season. Pekovic has really shined this season, averaging 17.4 points throughout March. But pain stemming from an old ankle injury has caused him to struggle. Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are […]
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