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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What Orthopedic Injuries Are You At Risk For Snowboarding?

Orthopedic Injuries in Snowboarding Snowboarders are prone to several orthopedic injuries, with some of the most common ones including: Wrist Fractures and Sprains: Falling forward while snowboarding can lead to wrist injuries, including fractures or sprains. Wrist guards can...

What Is Joe Tippman’s Injury and How Long Will He Be Out?

Joe Tippman’s injury was described as “thigh injury” and the rumor is it is a quadriceps injury but specifics have not yet been released.  The treatment of quadriceps tendon injuries typically depends on the severity of the injury. Quadriceps tendon injuries can range from mild strains to...