All About Foot Fractures and Sprains

All About Foot Fractures and Sprains

Guest author, Mike Sganga, DPM Fractures and sprains of the foot can be treated surgically and non-surgically, depending on the locations of the injuries. We know that many fractures can heal with crutches and a boot, and some have shown that they need operative fixation for the best outcome. The fifth metatarsal can be involved in many different fracture patterns. As you see from the chart, one can have an avulsion fracture, a Jones fracture,...

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How to Repair a Rotator Cuff Tear

How to Repair a Rotator Cuff Tear

1. Bone Preparation The first step is to get a bleeding surface so the cops and the bone heal together. 2. Anchor Insertion  We then screw the suture anchor into the bone. It is an anchor with sutures coming out of it that we will pass through the cuff.  3. Passing Sutures We can use a unique device to pass the sutures through the rotator cuff and retrieve them.  4. Tying Knots We then tie the sutures together to secure the...

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4 Stages of Osteoarthritis

4 Stages of Osteoarthritis

 Arthritis: Stages of Arthritis Grades 1-4 Arthritis is the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. Grade 0 – Grade 0 is a healthy joint with no signs of damage or impairment. Grade 1 – Grade 1 includes minor wear and tear on the joint. This is minor and unlikely to cause any pain or discomfort. Grade 2 – Grade 2 is mild arthritis. The cartilage between the bones will appear normal, but it is likely that...

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Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery has developed dramatically over the past several decades. What was once a medieval surgery with over three weeks of recovery in a hospital has now become a minimally invasive outpatient day surgery for some. It is one of the most successful surgeries of any surgery known to the medical community. The procedure is being done for younger people due to the expertise of the surgeons, and the materials used are so much better...

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Elbow Ligament Tears

Elbow Ligament Tears

The elbow is a very stable joint with bony anatomy that is rigid and locks it in place. In comparison, a shoulder joint can move around in many directions. The elbow flexes or brings the hand towards the face and it also extends which brings the hand away from the face. It has very little side to side motion and rotation. This jigsaw puzzle piece connection is in contrast to the shoulder which has ligaments that allow it to move in all...

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About Me

D Sean Rockett, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and senior partner of Orthopedics New England with offices in Natick, Newton and Hopkinton, MA. Dr. Rockett is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and co-owner of CrossFit Launchpad. He also enjoys being the head orthopedic surgeon of the CrossFit Games Medical team.

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