For an athlete, sports injuries such as hairline fractures and sprains are inevitable. But how do you differentiate between the two? A qualified orthopedics specialist can diagnose and treat these injuries to avert further damage. At Missouri Orthopedics &...
It is a parent’s joy to see their child shine in their favorite sport. However, these activities pose the risk of sustaining sports-related injuries such as torn ligaments in the knee including the ACL or MCL or tearing the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the...
On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, Daniel Ponce de Leon, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, suffered a shoulder injury, barely weeks after he experienced a similar injury that kept him out of the game the previous month. According to CBS Sports, Ponce de Leon developed...
Participating in team or individual sports is an excellent way to help children learn to live an active and healthy lifestyle, and summer youth sports leagues offer kids and teens the opportunity to hone their skills while learning intangible life lessons. However, it...
Ankle injuries can be overwhelming in and of themselves, and the thought of having to undergo surgery can put on added stress that you don’t need. Thankfully, as technology has improved over the years, orthopedic surgeons now have the capabilities of doing...
The rotator cuff is an amazing part in our bodies. It is combined of muscles and tendons grouped together in order to stabilize and assist the shoulder joint’s movements. When this is injured, it can be extremely painful and prevent you from enjoying life, including...
