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A technician reviews MRI scans of a patient’s knee

The Difference Between MRIs and X-Rays

If you experience an injury or suffer from an ongoing condition, your doctor may need to perform various types of imaging to see what is going on inside your body. …

  • Posted on: Dec 9 2022
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A doctor wears gloves while examining a foot with visible bruising.

Ankle and Foot Fractures and Sprains

Foot and ankle injuries happen to millions of people every year. They’re often the result of accidents, but a foot fracture or ankle sprain can happen even while doing simple …

  • Posted on: Nov 29 2022
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Dr. Garrett Moss in front of the IronMan World Championship sign, with a medal around his neck. Bottom of the image has the IronMan logo, the date: October 6, 2022, and his time listed as 10:46:04

The Preventative Benefits of Running

At South Island Orthopedics, we are dedicated to improving the musculoskeletal health of our patients. Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists trained in their respective specialties to …

  • Posted on: Nov 25 2022
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A boy slides into a base while another player reaches out to him with a ball and glove.

Multi-Sport Athletes – How to Keep Them Safe

Athletic injuries in young people are on the rise as participation in sports increases. About 5 million children and adolescents aged 18 and younger see a physician or specialist for …

  • Posted on: Nov 14 2022
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Palm-up view of two hands: the right features the curled fingers typical of Dupuytren’s contracture, the left does not.

Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment, Causes, and History

Dupuytren’s disease (sometimes erroneously termed ‘Viking disease’ because of its prevalence in Scandinavian populations) is a relatively rare condition that affects the palmar fascia, which is the layer of tissue …

  • Posted on: Oct 20 2022
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A group of four teenage boys plays soccer outdoors.

About Clavicle Fractures for Teens

Do you know where your clavicle is? Or how to tell if it’s broken? A broken clavicle can be a painful, disruptive injury, and it’s common. If your active teen …

  • Posted on: Sep 23 2022
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American teenage high school pitcher on the mound during a game. He is about to throw the baseball.

Overuse Injuries in Youth Baseball

Baseball season is in full swing. Unfortunately, so are baseball injuries. From our Yankees’ Aaron Judge chasing the single-season home run record, to our own children playing in the local parks …

  • Posted on: Sep 8 2022
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