The evening after knee replacement surgery, I was startled to see the size of my right leg. Having been sliced and diced, stitched and stapled, it was seemed as if I had gained ten pounds, all in that leg.
Energy isn't an issue for women in athletics. But we also know that female athletes are at a much greater risk for certain musculoskeletal injuries than their male counterparts.
As the population continues to age, the need for orthopedic surgeons will increase. In order to continue to attract the best and the brightest, orthopedics needs to attract women students.
From a medical point of view, there is a specific concern with young girls wearing high heels and pointy-toed shoes because their bones are more malleable and can be structurally deformed as they grow.
A few minutes later, he delivered his verdict: "Your knees will never get better." My condition could worsen into osteoarthritis in as few as several years, he said.
Factors other than our patients influence the care physicians provide. In the case of American orthopedic surgery, Factor X is the medical device industry.
As if the Colts' secondary has not been tormented by enough injuries this season, we recently learned that strong safety Bob Sanders ("The Hulk") will be out with a distal biceps tendon rupture.
I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.
Older people or those with mobility limitations should seek an imaging provider who understands their special needs and concerns and can help ensure that the experience flows easily.