On October 13, 2022, Aidan Morgan was playing tackle football on the D line when he was hit on his left shoulder by a massive 240-pound lineman. Aidan, who weighed in at just 156 pounds, suffered a shoulder dislocation which sent pain searing through his body. He fell to the ground. The other player then […]
According to the CDC, fall death rates among adults age 65 and older increased about 41% from 2012 to 2021. From 2021-2022, in the WakeMed Trauma units at Raleigh Campus and Cary Hospital, the upward trend in falls has also been evidenced — with a 8% increase in falls-related trauma among patients 65+. Fall prevention is critically important as […]
Recent advances in carpal tunnel management including the use of ultrasound for carpal tunnel diagnosis and endoscopic carpal tunnel release techniques have allowed for timely diagnosis, less painful surgery and faster return to work than prior treatments. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common condition affecting one of the […]
Ten-year-old Kayden Sykes loves a thrill, and one of his greatest is riding his four-wheeler. On August 13, 2022, Kayden was doing a little joy riding when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle entering his neighborhood. Kayden’s left leg was crushed by the car and his all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Almost immediately, he began to […]
Joint pain is something that frequently occurs as we age. There are many different causes of joint pain, but osteoarthritis is one of the most common. As some people age, they can wear out the cartilage — the smooth, shock absorbing part of the joint between the bones. When that happens, the bones get closer […]
Orthopaedic Care From One Generation to the Next Passion and dedication — these are the attributes that have defined Stewart Jones’ commitment to soccer from a very young age. These very attributes would not only help her overcome a potentially career-ending injury, but they would also instill in her a work ethic calibrated to propel […]
It is true that we see an increasing number of knee injuries in female athletes, especially in those who participate in basketball, soccer and volleyball. The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee and acts as a stabilizer between the thigh (femur) and the shin (tibia), restraining forward motion of the […]
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see my fair share of bounce house and trampoline injuries. These injuries occur primarily in children ages 4 to 15 and in adventurous caretakers (mothers, fathers, etc). Trampolines have been improved with the addition of safety netting. The netting around trampolines and walls around bounce houses do help to prevent […]
As temperatures rise, so does the impulse to get outside and exercise. As a result, spring is the time of year when orthopaedists see more patients. Here are some tips to help avoid getting sidelined as warm weather begins: Stretching: Your muscles, bones and joints may not be ready to take on the increased stress […]
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