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Staph Infections of the Skin
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus—staph for short—is so named because when viewed through a microscope, it is berry-shaped and exists in grapelike clusters that have a golden yellow pigment. The root staphyl(e), originally from ancient Greek, refers to a bunch of grapes; coccus, from Latin, refers to something spherical, like a berry; and aureus, also Latin,[…]
Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) and tendons (tissue connecting muscle to bone) that surrounds the shoulder joint (Fig). This group of muscles provides stabilization while also allowing movement, which is why the shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body. Interestingly enough, many[…]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
In the 16th century, King Charles IX experienced endless pain and contractures after he underwent a surgical procedure. Ambroise Pare (known as the father of modern surgery) recorded the King’s treatment, which is thought to be the earliest documented description of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).1 Formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (disorder of the[…]
Ice Skating Injuries
Recreational ice skating and related sports, such as hockey, are popular winter activities. Regular participation in ice skating has shown to help individuals maintain balance as they age, but the activity is not without risk. About 1 in every 700 ice skaters will experience an injury,(1) and the average age of those injured is 33[…]
Advanced Surface Technologies for Bone Fusion Webinar
Listen to Dr. Burkus talk about advanced surface technologies in ceramic bone graft substitutes and spinal implants that have demonstrated the ability to better support bone healing in spinal fusions, which can lead to improved outcomes for patients. During this free 16-minute webinar recording, you’ll hear from Dr. Kenneth Burkus on: Current state of ceramic[...]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to the knee with approximately 400,000 reconstructions performed annually. Most people who experience the injury report feeling a pop after making a sudden move to change directions or pivoting during sports play. Soon after the sprain (tear) occurs you experience pain and swelling around the[…]
Managing the Polytrauma Patient
Every day, individuals are brought to emergency rooms or trauma centers with multiple injuries as a result of traumatic events such as car or motorcycle crashes or other high-energy impacts to the body, including falls from heights, crush injuries, or gunshots. A person involved in a traumatic event who has sustained multiple injuries is a[…]
Lateral Epicondylitis: Taming Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis is a common painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm. Popularly known as tennis elbow because of its association with the sport, it is both a repetitive strain injury and a tendinopathy (diseased or abnormal condition of the tendon). Various studies have identified the repetitive wrist[…]
Hydrate Well to Play Well
Did you know that your body is mostly water? In fact, 60% of your body consists of water. Two-thirds of this water is intracellular (contained within your cells) and 1/3 extracellular (existing outside your cells). Extracellular fluids include your blood plasma, lymph (the fluid from the spaces between body tissues that collects in your lymphatic[…]
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: A Promising Option
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been around in some form since the mid-1990s. Lately, it has received considerable attention in the news and in medical journals for its potential for treating chronic tendonitis (inflammation of the tissue connecting muscle to bone) and acute sports injuries. PRP therapy is a nonsurgical treatment for bones, cartilage,[…]
