by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | May 8, 2023 | Sports Medicine
Athletic injuries are not always superficial. Instead, they can often involve serious bodily harm that can take weeks, or even months, of recovery. Joints, especially knees, are often the most susceptible to injury because of the amount of wear they receive. ACL tears...
by webmaster | Jan 20, 2023 | Sports Medicine
Approximately 16 million people with diabetes live in the United States. Of those 10% are type 1 or insulin-dependent, which means they must supply insulin to their bodies to control their blood sugar levels. The other 90% are type 2 or non-insulin-dependent...
by webmaster | Jan 20, 2023 | Sports Medicine
For many of us, reflecting on childhood sports participation conjures up fond memories. Through youth sports we met the different challenges required for healthy development, demonstrated effort and commitment, basked in success and learned to cope with...
by webmaster | Jan 17, 2023 | General Orthopaedic, News, Sports Medicine
Sports have become phenomenally popular worldwide. Successful athletes frequently become instant celebrities, with lucrative commercial opportunities. Unfortunately, some of those athletes use illegal substances to give themselves a competitive edge. A 1997 poll in...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Sep 5, 2022 | Sports Medicine
As football season ramps up, so do the chances of injuries. Unfortunately, every year, high school football players are sidelined with injuries that could have been prevented. This blog post will discuss five tips for preventing high school football injuries. Follow...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Jul 29, 2022 | Elbow Care, Sports Medicine
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It is an overuse injury where the inflammation leads to degeneration and potential tearing of the tendon. But, at times, they can occur...
