by BCOS | Nov 5, 2025 | Achilles Tendon, Overuse Injuries, Running Injuries, Sports Medicine
Running is a great way to stay healthy, but it can sometimes lead to injuries, especially in the legs and feet. One area that runners often struggle with is the Achilles tendon. Whether you’re a weekend jogger or training for a marathon, it’s important to...
by BCOS | Mar 5, 2025 | Knee Injuries, Sports Medicine
It usually takes 9 to 12 months for a patient to return to sports participation following ACL reconstruction. Much depends on the level of competition, the type of activity, and the progress with postop rehabilitation. It takes a while for the ACL graft to become part...
by BCOS | Feb 27, 2025 | Fracture Treatment, Medical Glossary, Overuse Injuries, Sports Medicine
A stress fracture is a subtype of fracture or “broken bone.” However, this type of injury results from repetitive motions and constant use, causing microdamage, and eventually, a fracture. The repetitive stress from activities such as running or jumping weakens the...
by BCOS | May 30, 2023 | Fracture Treatment
A bone fracture is a broken bone. Bone fractures are one of the most common injuries orthopaedic doctors see. About 6.8 million people fracture a bone every year, with the most common being hip, ankle and leg bone fractures. Bones are strong so it takes a big impact...
by BCOS | May 23, 2023 | Knee Injuries, Medical Glossary, Medical How To's and Tips, Sports Medicine
An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shin bone (tibia). ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in...
