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Lakewood Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a privately owned medical practice that is not controlled or owned by any hospital or hospital corporation. Our physicians have privileges with multiple hospitals and can thus work with you for your benefit.
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Do Viscosupplementation (Orthovisc, Synvisc, etc.) Injections Help With Osteoarthritis?
The first line of treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee aims to relieve pain. Normally, pain relievers such as ibuprofen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used, along with physical therapy, applications of a topical analgesic and injections of a corticosteroid.
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The Evolution of Sports Medicine
Competition is inherent in all animals, including humans. We compete to dominate, we compete for survival. We compete for friends and mates. We compete for promotions in the work environment. And, of course, we compete on the playing surfaces in various athletic arenas.
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Testing For Concussions
Sports-related concussion has received increasing attention as a cause of short and long-term neurologic symptoms among athletes.
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Friday Night Lights! It's raining again but it's High School football in Texas and our Athletic Trainers are there.
Special Taping Techniques with NATA Hall of Fame Eddie Lane
New Treatment for ACL Repair?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important stabilizing ligament in the knee joint that is commonly injured in athletes. Repair of the ACL has been attempted in the past with mixed results, primarily because this ligament does not always reliably heal.
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Stress Fractures in Basketball
Stress fractures are common injuries seen in both male and female basketball players. One study demonstrated that seven percent of women’s basketball players at the WNBA combine had sustained at least one stress fracture.
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Are PRP Injections a Magic Wand for Injured Athletes?
It is intriguing to think that such a minor procedure, which has minimal known risk and requires no hospitalization, could speed up or improve the natural healing process returning athletes to the activities they love.
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Keep Rowing Injuries at Bay
Rowing is a total-body exercise that improves cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and endurance. These gains are accomplished without high impact.
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Specialization Increases Injury Risk
A new study finds that high school athletes who focus on one sport experience more injuries than those who participate in multiple sports.
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