Discoid Meniscus: What it is, How to Treat it
What is a discoid meniscus? Unlike a normal meniscus, which is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage inside the knee joint, a discoid meniscus is usually oval-shaped (hence the term, discoid). The meniscus serves as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone; there are two of these cushions for each knee, on the […]
Playground Injuries: Understanding The Risks
What are the Most Common Playground Injuries? Playgrounds provide children with time to play, exercise, make new friends and enjoy some fresh air. But anyone who has children knows that fun at the playground can come with bumps, scrapes and bruises. And, unfortunately, playground fun can result in more severe injuries. Playground injuries are inevitable […]
Shoulder Throwing injuries
How Do Shoulder-Throwing Injuries Occur? Whether you’re a professional competitor or playing in the Little Leagues, in throwing athletes, stress on the shoulder is a major concern. Many youth sports activities challenge the stability of the shoulders through repetitive overhand activity. While overuse injuries are most common in baseball and softball, swimmers, gymnasts, tennis, volleyball […]
