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Total Shoulder Replacement; An Unnatural, but Good Solution
I tell patients with various orthopedic ailments every day, “It is my job to put the parts back together the way God intended them to be.” What I mean scientifically is, restoration of normal human anatomy is the objective which … Continue reading
“Avoid Surgery at all Cost” or “The Surgeon is the Enemy” This picture is from an ad run locally by chiropractors who clearly want to convince you that a man with a knife is always a dangerous thing. As one … Continue reading
Why an Infrared Light Cannot Heal Your ACL
“Your ACL can heal. You don’t “kneed” an operation.” I saw this comment on another website not so long ago. Sadly, this is almost universally and unequivocally wrong – at least the part about the ACL “healing.” Whether or not … Continue reading
Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Sugar pill or cartilage builder? Well, at this point, again, based on the fact that this is a naturally occurring substance, I hope you can guess how I feel about it. Let’s review the known facts (if … Continue reading
Supplements 101 and Gingko Biloba
My father in law, Bobby, bought a bunch of fancy spice racks when he moved into his new house. He threw away all the spices and replaced them with supplement bottles. If the GNC or Whole foods has it in … Continue reading
Super Supplements?
In the next series of The 11 Blade we are going to be taking on nutritional supplements. The good, the bad and the ugly. As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of Division 1 and professional athletes I am … Continue reading
Superfeet!
For what is hopefully my final shoe installment for a while I’m going to talk about over-the-counter orthotics. Ok. I’m in preachy mode now. I’m not going to be busting any myths here (that is, unless you think that … Continue reading
Tagged feet, Healthcare, Orthopedics, shoe inserts, shoes, sports medicine, sports performance, Superfeet
Platform Tip Training Shoes
Not so much a fad anymore, but the elevated platform tip shoes that were popular for sports performance training in the 80’s have made a bit of a comeback (These have taken various shapes and names: Strength Shoes, Jumpshoes, Jumpsoles, … Continue reading
Busting Shoe Myths – The Skechers Rocker Bottom
Again, I’m busting orthopaedic shoe myths this month, so today, I take on . . . The Skechers “Shape-Ups” rocker bottom shoe. More Silliness!!! Please do not waste your money on these things. Unless, that is, you strangely want to … Continue reading
The Vibram 5 Finger Silliness – A Closer Look
In the first several installments of my mythbusting orthopaedic blog, I’m going to be talking about shoes. Especially, fads and crazes in sports shoes that either need to be supported, debunked, or dismissed. Today: The Vibram 5 fingers. Where to … Continue reading