Football season is here, and that means soon, the sports news will be full of stories of athletes with “blown” knees. It’s true, football puts a lot of stress and strain on the knees, mostly from running and pivoting. But you don’t need to be a pro athlete to have pain and stiffness in your knees.
Dr. Van Thiel was recently interviewed for an article on knee pain in Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine. While much has been written about how healthcare costs affect patients ability or willingness.
Your shoulder might look like a simple joint from the outside, but inside, there’s a lot going on. Sure, the shoulder joint is the “meeting spot” for three bones — your upper arm (humerus), collarbone (clavicle) and shoulder blade (scapula). But your shoulder also contains muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves, all of which work together to help your shoulder move.
Of all the joints, our knees are arguably the ones most likely to feel pain. Lots of injuries can cause knee pain. Car accidents fall and sports accidents are some of the most common causes of knee injuries, like fractures, torn ligaments, and sprains.
"Stem Cells" are a term used commonly in orthopedics these days. Joint pain leads to a search for new and better treatments. This past weekend Dr. Van Thiel had the opportunity to discuss stem cells in orthopedics and orthobiologics. Definitely the future of orthopedics but also a long way to go...
