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Posts by Margaret Eckman

a player catches a football

Management of Concussions and Post-Concussive Syndrome

Dr. Omar Elkhamra gives details of managing concussions and post-concussive syndrome.

two older women in exercise clothes powerwalk on a park path

Cortisone Shots

For a variety of orthopedic problems, patients frequently can benefit from “cortisone” shots, but every day I hear lots of… Read More

a soccer player on his back on the ground, clutching his knee, while another player stands nearby

The ACL Epidemic: What is the cause, and what do we do about it?

It is fair to say that ACL injuries have reached epidemic numbers, with an estimated 350,000 ACL reconstructions performed in… Read More

Minimally Invasive Achilles: Haglund’s Syndrome and Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty

Dr. Paul Switaj explains Haglund’s syndrome and the minimally-invasive treatment for it, endoscopic calcaneoplasty.

a man and a woman sprint in a race outside in the mountains

Minimally Invasive Achilles Repair

Dr. Paul Switaj explains how to do a minimally invasive surgery to fix a ruptured Achilles tendon.

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Minimally Invasive Os Trigonum Excision

What is posterior impingement? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome causes pain in the back of ankle. It typically occurs in a… Read More

What is Arthritis and How is It Treated?

Dr. Ryan Robertson explains what arthritis is, who usually has it, and common ways to treat it.

Quick Tips to Prevent Common Running Injuries

Running is a common exercise right now, but follow these tips to keep from getting injured as you start or increase the amount you run.

by Ben Kittredge, MD

Spine Fundamentals: Acute vs. Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Dr. Justin Dumont distinguishes between chronic and acute back and neck pain.

Hit the Virtual Ground Running: Tips for Virtual Races

Tips and information from Dr. Kittredge about the best ways to prepare for virtual races.

by Ben Kittredge, MD