Pickleball injuries and prevention
The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.
The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.
An ACL rupture (complete tear) is often treated with reconstruction surgery, in which the torn ligament is rebuilt with new tissue. This can also offer a lifeline when nonsurgical treatment fails, allowing people to return to their favorite sports and activities. In this article, we’ll explore what ACL reconstruction is, the phases of recovery, and red flags that could be a sign of surgery complications.
Despite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.
Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.
In this video from the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Mario Hevesi, MD, PhD, discussed arthroscopic lengthening of the iliopsoas tendon following total hip arthroplasty for patients with tendonitis.