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Can Arthritis Affect You?
Posted on Sep 03, 2013Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. With over 100 types of arthritis, we tend to focus on the most common type, osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, and the other most common type, inflammatory arthritis. This ailment affects up to 80% of people during their lifetime. Osteoarthritis is caused […]
The secret to happy feet
Posted on Aug 22, 2013There is not a day in the office when someone does not discuss shoes. Proper protection and comfort are critical for our feet, as they are continuously subjected to high stress and injury with normal daily use. Shoe-wear issues are a constant balancing act between the need of protection and comfort versus style and social […]
What You Need to Know About Knee Injuries
Posted on Jul 10, 2013Many people involved in some kind of athletic activity know the wear and constant use of your knees and joints can sometimes result in injury or pain. There are several ways to injure your knees. Knee injuries are generally caused by direct trauma and/or repetitive overuse. Some of these different knee injuries can include damage […]
Sports Injury Analysis: Louisville Player Kevin Ware
Posted on Apr 01, 2013Did you see the Gruesome injury sustained by Kevin Ware? Pitino said “it was as bad as I’ve ever been.” Ware was taken to the Methodist Hospital, which is two miles away from the arena. He had surgery later Sunday night and will remain in Indianapolis for at least two days. The open (compound) tibia fracture […]
TEAM USA COMEBACK ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Tyson Gay
Posted on Oct 05, 2012During the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics AOC is going to spotlight some USA Team members who have came back from injury and fulfilled their dream of making the team. AOC loves when an athlete has a real COMEBACK RECOVERY and PERFORMANCE and is able to return to their passion. Tyson Gay saw […]
Injury Analysis: University of Alabama RB Jalston Fowler
Posted on Sep 13, 2012The recent injury to the knee of University of Alabama RB Jalston Fowler reminds us of how debilitating such injuries can be. Although no official report of the exact structures that have been damaged has been released, the video shows hyperextension of his knee which can damage major ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), […]
TEAM USA COMEBACK ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Katie Bell
Posted on Jul 17, 2012During the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics AOC is going to spotlight some USA Team members who were able to recover from an injury and fulfill their dreams of making the team. At AOC we applaud and love it when an athlete has a real COMEBACK RECOVERY and PERFORMANCE and is able to return […]
Why Your Orthopaedic Physician Cares About What You Eat
Posted on Jul 05, 2012Orthopaedic Surgeons do more than fix broken bones. We also help people decrease the aches and pains that are part of life. We know that what you EAT has a big effect on how you feel. Overeating and obesity have the obvious effect of adding stress to joints resulting in arthritis and pain at […]
Return to Sports After ACL Reconstruction
Posted on May 02, 2012One question often asked by athletes before they undergo ACL reconstruction is “When and will I be able to return to sports?” This is an important question because returning to play (RTP) is just one of the factors taken into consideration as to the decision to undergo this invasive procedure. The answer to this […]
ACL Injuries. What ESPN doesn’t tell you.
Posted on Apr 03, 2012Knee injuries in sports are a common occurrence. One dreaded injury is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Most ACL tears occur after a non-contact injury such as a wide receiver or soccer player making a sudden change in direction. The leg planted on the ground during the cutting move may experience […]