There is a common, but not widely known condition of the hand called Dupuytren’s contracture which can cause problems with straightening the fingers as well as lumps in the palm. The disease is commonly known as “viking’s disease” because it …

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book “On Death and Dying” which was inspired by her work with the terminally ill. She felt that the cancer patient goes through 5 stages: denial; anger; bargaining; depression; and, acceptance. In working with athletes with …

The biceps muscle in the front of the arm helps bend the elbow and rotate the forearm. Two tendons attach this muscle to bone, one at the shoulder and one at the elbow. Rupture of the biceps tendon at the …

Many of my patients with painful hips that have persisted despite non-surgical therapy are interested in exploring surgical options including total hip replacement, a remarkably successful procedure for the treatment of severe hip arthritis. A number of these patients, particularly …

Patients seem to suffer from amnesia after shoulder surgery in one specific area: driving. I tell my patients before they undergo shoulder surgery that if I perform a repair they will be in a sling for a minimum of four …

Today’s teenagers and the Internet; they’re like moths to a flame. For adolescents suffering from scoliosis, the online community can be one of comforting support and hope. But unfortunately, especially when it comes to the facts about scoliosis, it’s also …

Barefoot running has become a popular trend in recent years. Although participants run entirely “unshod” in its truest form, shoe manufacturers have developed minimal “shoes” (more like gloves for the feet) to protect the feet. But barefoot running is more …

Patients are always concerned about the difference between a “break” and a “fracture.”   Almost every week, I see someone in my office who was told by the emergency room that they had a broken bone, and then when I casually …

Here’s the scenario: twilight, it’s the last run of the day, you are tired and wobbly and as you get off the lift you veer to the right to avoid the two snowboarders fastening their bindings in front of you. …

A large portion of my working day is spent discussing the treatment options for painful knee arthritis. I have found that treatment of this very common problem is not “cookie cutter” and needs to be individualized to each patient. The …