Patient Education

Whether it’s diet, exercise, weight management, or medications, there are many ways to maintain healthy bones to either prevent the onset of osteoporosis or slow its progression.

Hip pain and hip problems are common complaints among young adults. In the young adult population, many cases of hip pain (such as labral tears) may be caused by sports-related injuries or everyday activities. Yet another lesser-known cause may be a structural abnormality known as hip dysplasia.

We sat down for a Q&A with Dr. Drew Corbett, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, and expert on surgical sports medicine at Baldwin Bone and Joint, who shared with us his insights on a type of surgery known as the knee “salvage” surgery, as well as some of the most relevant issues in surgical sports medicine to patients today.

Sometimes in our devotion to the sports and hobbies we love, we may stretch our capabilities too far and too fast. What happens when the repeated stress on your body causes the breakdown of tissue to happen faster than the buildup? That’s when you have an overuse injury.

Back and neck injuries, along with severe neck and back pain, are some of the most common issues that athletes and fitness enthusiasts face. Here are a few tips from us to help you prevent them.