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9 articles in Sports Medicine
Shin Splints: What They Are, Why They Happen, and When It Might Be a Stress Fracture
Shin splints are pain along the inner edge of the shinbone, caused by overloading the muscles and connective tissue that attach there, most often from ramping up running or activity too quickly. They are usually not serious and settle with rest and…
Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Knee Bursitis: What Is Actually Happening and How It Gets Treated
Knee bursitis is inflammation of one of the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee, causing swelling and…
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Posterior Meniscus Root Tears: Why This Diagnosis Is More Serious Than a Standard Meniscus Tear
The meniscus sits between the thighbone and shinbone and distributes load across the knee joint. It does this through…
Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Biceps Tenodesis: What the Surgery Fixes, and When to Consider It
The long head of the biceps is an odd structure. Most people think of the biceps as an elbow muscle, which it is - but…
Jun 18, 2026 · 7 min read
ACL Surgery Recovery: Month by Month, What to Actually Expect
Your surgeon probably gave you a recovery timeline. Here's what they didn't mention: the first two weeks are boring and…
Mar 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Runners Get Hurt (And How to Actually Prevent It)
Every year, between 37% and 56% of recreational runners get injured. That's a coin flip. And the most common injuries…
Feb 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Hip Pain Under 50: It Probably Isn't Arthritis (But Here's What It Might Be)
When a 30-something or 40-something shows up with hip pain, arthritis is usually not the answer. But that's where most…
Feb 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Common Sports Injuries: When to Rest and When to See a Specialist
Active adults and athletes deal with a range of orthopaedic problems. Some injuries heal fine with rest and home care,…
Jan 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Meniscus Tears After 40: The Surgery You Probably Don't Need
Here's an uncomfortable truth: arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus tears in middle-aged adults…
Jan 15, 2026 · 4 min read