SpineSports Injury2 Min Read
C.J. Mosley place on IR with Cervical Herniated Disc
C.J. Mosley was place on injured reserve due to a cervical herniated nucleus pulposus in his neck. This probably marks the end of his tenure with the NY Jets considering his age of 32 and considering he has a cap hit of $12.784 million next year,...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.December 9, 2024
Sports Injury3 Min Read
Dak Prescott to have Season Ending Hamstring Surgery
Dak Prescott suffered a partial proximal hamstring tendon avulsion in the final minutes of the 3rd quarter loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the week 9 game. He is planning to undergo season ending surgery to repair the injury. A proximal hamstring tendon avulsion is a type of...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.November 11, 2024
Sports Injury2 Min Read
Jermaine Johnson – Achilles Tendon Tears
Jermaine Johnson, the third-year defensive end for the NY Jets, tore his Achilles tendon in the second game of the season. After having a breakout year in 2023 this poses several question for the athlete and his team. Will he be able to return to...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.September 23, 2024
Sports Injury2 Min Read
Christian McCaffery’s Calf Strain
Christian McCaffery injured his calf at the beginning of the season preventing him from playing in his opening game against the NY Jets. For fantasy football players what are calf strains, how long is this going to affect him and how long will it...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.September 16, 2024
Sports Injury2 Min Read
JJ Mcarthy Injury Update
JJ Mcarthy, injured his right knee in week one of the preseason ending his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. This injury required right knee meniscal repair surgery. The Vikings have elected to put him on injured reserve making him miss...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.August 20, 2024
Sports Injury3 Min Read
Partial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears of the Elbow
The treatment for partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears generally involves a combination of conservative and, in some cases, surgical approaches. Here’s an overview:Conservative Management Rest and Activity Modification: Avoiding activities that stress the elbow, particularly...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.August 6, 2024
KneeProceduresSports Injury4 Min Read
Revision ACL Surgery
When considering revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, several factors should be carefully evaluated: Cause of Primary ACL Failure: Understanding why the initial ACL surgery failed is crucial. Common reasons include improper placement...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.July 15, 2024
Sports Injury4 Min Read
Stress Fractures
Stress Fractures To start we should define what a stress fracture is. Fracture, stress fracture, and stress reaction are all terms related to bone injuries, but they vary in severity and clinical presentation: Fracture: A fracture is a complete or...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.June 17, 2024
Sports Injury3 Min Read
Causes of Shoulder Pain in Young Pitchers
Causes of Shoulder Pain in Young Pitchers Shoulder pain in young pitchers can result from a variety of factors, including: Overuse: Repetitive throwing motions, such as those involved in pitching, can lead to overuse injuries. Young pitchers who...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.April 9, 2024
Sports Injury2 Min Read
How long will Julius Randle be out of the lineup for the Knicks?
Julius Randle dislocated his shoulder on 1/27/24 when he ran into Jaime Jacques of the Miami Heat as Jacques was trying to draw a charge. Randle will be missed as he averages 24.1 points and 9.2 rebounds a game. The Knicks currently are on a 7 game win streak and are in 4th place...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.January 31, 2024