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 …
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What You Need to Know About Total Knee Replacement Protocol
There are over 750,000 knee replacements performed every year in the United States, but if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to book a knee replacement, you’re …
Getting into the Nitty “Griddy” of Adam Schefter’s Meniscus Injury
We are officially in the last phase of the NFL offseason, NFL training camp season. Players across the league have been using the offseason to train and recover before the …
ACL Surgery Recovery: What Athletes Should Expect
If you’re a football fan, you probably saw Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. tear his ACL in Super Bowl LVI. On track to be the Super Bowl MVP, he …
Joe Burrow Battles MCL Sprain – A Look Into This Injury
Joe Burrow, the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, faced tackle after tackle as he attempted to lead his team to the Super Bowl victory. He ultimately fell short, as the …
A Guide to Knee Replacement Recovery
Arthritis and severe knee injuries can leave you with persistent pain, which affects your everyday activities. When other treatments are ineffective, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend knee replacement surgery. Replacing …
5 Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
With summer here, adults and children alike are heading out to enjoy their favorite sports. Whether it’s a round of golf on your favorite course, a tennis match with friends, …
How Common Are Meniscus Tears in the Knee?
Are tears of the meniscus in the knee very common and do they require knee surgery? If you pay attention to sports at all, there is a pretty good chance …
Preventing Knee Arthritis
If we live long enough, is it inevitable that, sooner or later, we will all develop arthritis in the knees? We associate arthritis with aging, but, in fact, arthritis does …
Knee Arthritis and the Benefits of Exercise
Is exercise a good idea when you have knee arthritis or does it do more harm? There are approximately 327 million people in the U.S. and nearly ten percent of …