by BCOS Admin | Jan 30, 2021 | Rotator Cuff, Sports Medicine
Over 95 percent of the rotator cuff repairs we perform now are arthroscopic. With arthroscopic repairs, there is much better cosmesis and patients report significantly less pain in the first six to eight weeks because there has been less trauma to the associated...
by BCOS Admin | Dec 3, 2020 | Overuse Injuries
By: Rachel Ryan Originally Posted at VirtuaWoman.org You may have scanned the title of this article and thought to yourself: “Texting thumbs? Is that really a medical condition?” Well, in a manner of speaking – yes, yes it is. According to Virtua orthopedic surgeon...
by BCOS Admin | Nov 23, 2020 | Joint Replacement
Much of the stigma about hip and knee replacement are antiquated, inspire fear, and cause anxiety. The modern hip and knee replacement are erasing many of the barriers which inhibited patients from seeking help and treatment of their ailment. The truth is, patients...
by BCOS Admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Sports Medicine
“Strong muscles and flexibility can reduce the risk of injury and speed your recovery if you do get hurt,” says Mark Schwartz, MD. “Also, pain, stiffness or soreness that lasts more than a few days, might be a sign of something more serious, and you should see a...
by BCOS Admin | Sep 14, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Overuse Injuries
By a Show of Hands Rachel Ryan Originally Posted at VirtuaWoman.org It’s an unfortunate medical fact that women are more likely than men to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome – three times more likely, in fact. But we need not despair: There’s a lot that can be done...
