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ACL Tears in the Female Athlete: Train It or Sprain It
Published: October 20, 2015
 Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears occur in both genders, but female athletes are at higher risk with college basketball and soccer female athletes having a threefold higher risk than their male counterparts. The effect of this discrepancy has been amplified in the past few decades as a result of the pass...[Read More]Category: Knee Injuries, Unique to Female Athletes, 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Sports Ultrasound
Published: January 8, 2015
 1.What is Sports Ultrasound?
Sports Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that utilizes reflected ultrasonic sound waves to obtain images of the musculoskeletal system. The term “Ultrasound” refers to sound waves that have a higher frequency than what a human can hear.
2.When is it used?
A physic...[Read More]Category: Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries, Hand/Arm Injuries, Hip Injuries, Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Knee Arthritis
Published: November 6, 2014
 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Knee Arthritis
David Frankel, MD
Do I need a knee replacement if I have knee arthritis?
A diagnosis of knee arthritis does not mean that you are going to need a knee replacement. Doctors should treat a patient’s symptoms and not the severity of knee arthritis on x-ray images. While some patie...[Read More]Category: Knee Injuries,
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