Common Causes of Knee Pain

The knee joint is a very complex joint. It is a common cause of pain for all people of all ages. There are many causes of knee pain ranging from acute/traumatic injuries to chronic wear and tear of the joint.  This article will briefly discuss some of the more common causes of knee pain that may require orthopedic evaluation. Ligamentous … Read More

3 Simple Solutions to Help Combat Chronic Pain

Chronic pain – the type of pain that can stay with us for months, years, and even decades – effects most Americans at some point in their lives. And chronic pain does not discriminate. Athletes, desk jockeys, and even stay-at-home parents can all experience this type of pain. For example, basketball players who are constantly lifting their arms overhead may … Read More

3 Precautions for Playing Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is a new smart phone game that has taken the world by storm with tens of millions of users from around the globe playing on a daily basis. In short, it's an augmented reality game that allows you to look at your screen and see Pokémon hanging around in real life locations – from your backyard to Kennywood … Read More

4 Reasons Aging Athletes Are More Prone to Injury

No one enjoys the aging process – especially athletes! After all, athletes, no matter what age they are, enjoy getting out on the field, court, rink, etc. and playing the game they love so much. What's even worse for athletes, however, is the fact that our bodies begin to break down as we age, and this “break down” increases the … Read More

The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery

The first arthroscopy (a minimally invasive surgery technique we use to see inside a joint) was performed in the early 1900's. Since then, technological advances have allowed the medical community to create new and better minimally invasive techniques to help patients heal faster with less pain. Common arthroscopic surgeries are performed on the shoulder joint and knee joint, but those … Read More

Obesity and Total Joint Surgery

Obesity can pose many problems when it comes to orthopedic issues and orthopedic surgery. Not only can obesity worsen or accelerate the progression of many orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, but obesity is also associated with an increase in surgical complications. Obesity is defined as a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 30 and extreme obesity is defined as a … Read More

The Most Common Culprit For Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can stem from a variety of problems. For example, teenage athletes who play basketball may experience shoulder pain because they are constantly using their shoulders and arms to shoot, pass, and dribble the ball. You don't have to be an athlete to experience shoulder pain or discomfort, though. You can experience shoulder pain from sleeping on your side … Read More

5 Smart Tips to Keep You Safe While Gardening This Season

It's that time of year again. The sun is peeking out from behind the clouds, eagerly waiting to shine bright. The birds are singing (and waking me up in the morning). And the ground is thawing out and ready to be pampered and planted. That's right: gardening season is upon us! However, while gardening is relaxing and enjoyable, it can … Read More

Could I Have a Rotator Cuff Tear? [Arthroscopic Treatment]

By: Spiro Papas, MD Rotator cuff problems are very common and can result from degenerative tears of the rotator cuff or traumatic events can cause tears to the rotator cuff.  Many patients can have a combination of both.  These can occur in both males and females over the age of 40, but can also occur in younger age groups where … Read More