What does it mean if you injure your knee and you hear a pop?
What does it mean if you injure your knee and you hear a pop? Usually it means that you really injured something, but what that something is really depends on where one feels the pain and what actually happened to cause the injury.
Orthobiologics – study: Can ACLs heal faster using platelet rich plasma?
Here’s a relatively small study that suggests that we may be able to get ACLs to heal faster by using platelet rich plasma (PRP). Can ACLs heal faster using platelet rich plasma?
11 Shoulder Stretches To Give The Important Joint Some TLC
This article in Women’s Health Mag outlines 11 shoulder stretches you can do to help ward off pain and tightness in the shoulder joint.
Choosing to be a "surgeon-mom"
Choosing to be a “surgeon-mom” is a big decision that I never wavered on. I wanted to pursue surgery as a career since the fifth grade and never questioned whether or not I would have children. Many professional careers demand significant sacrifice, and surgery is certainly no exception. I read this article in the NY […]
Why I Love Orthopedics
I hear this question quite frequently. Whether it be from my medical student mentees or from the residents and fellows I teach. The answer is that I love orthopedics for many reasons. For one, the fact I help improve a patient’s quality of life is immeasurable. Patient’s goals always vary from returning to sports, to being […]
Hospital for Special Surgery – Dr. Sabrina Strickland
Dr. Sabrina Strickland on helping veterans at the Bronx V.A. Hospital, helping veterans getting back to an active life without pain.
Your Diet and Preparing for Surgery
This article has some good information about your diet and preparing for surgery.
HSS Bone Quiz
Take this quiz! HSS Bone Quiz – HSS Playbook Source: www.hss.edu/playbook/hss-bone-quiz/