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An orthopaedic expert explains when hip pain requires surgery over physical therapy.

An orthopaedic expert explains hamstring injury types and recovery.

Seasonal shifts can worsen back pain, but exercise and habits offer relief.

It’s back-to-school physical season, and the right time to remind parents that children between the ages of 10 and 14 should be screened for scoliosis. During a routine exam, pediatricians should look…

The prevailing myth that orthopaedic surgeons only treat surgery patients is not only false, it’s misleading. “My goal, like many of my sports medicine colleagues, is to treat patients in whatever…

During summer months, kids of all ages are spending more time outside in sports and outdoor activities, some of which come with inherent risks for orthopaedic injuries. “Playing outside and…

Do sports injuries increase as we age? Maybe, but that’s still not a reason to skip your favorite activities. It’s important to keep moving and focus on smart strategies for injury-prevention to stay…

Large amounts of opioids prescribed for pain following surgery were once the norm, but orthopaedic surgeons today are increasingly focused on developing strategies to limit opioid use and related…

Back pain — exceedingly common and often chronic — sends millions of Americans to doctors every year, many of them making multiple visits in search of relief. Unfortunately, today’s conventional…

Summer is here and for many of us that means taking our workouts outside. Sunshine and a change of scenery from the gym can be energizing, but training in warm conditions can add new challenges…

Plenty of young athletes have Olympic aspirations, but those dreams are out of reach for most. Rock climbing sensations Aiden and Logan Krajnik are real contenders, on a path to achieving their big…