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Expert guides on conditions, procedures, and finding the right specialist.

5 articles in Sports Medicine

Recovery GuideSports MedicineKnee

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 painful in equal measure. The ice machine becomes your best friend. The CPM mach

3/18/2026

Patient GuideSports MedicinePrevention

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 - runner's knee, IT band syndrome, shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasc

2/2/2026

Patient GuideHipSports Medicine

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 internet searches lead, and the anxiety spiral begins. Here's what's actually cau

2/1/2026

Patient GuideSports Medicine

Common Sports Injuries: When to Rest and When to See a Specialist

Active adults and athletes face a unique set of orthopaedic challenges. While many sports injuries heal with rest and home care, others require specialist evaluation to prevent long-term damage. Here'

1/21/2026

Patient GuideKneeSports Medicine

Meniscus Tears After 40: The Surgery You Probably Don't Need

Here's an uncomfortable truth for orthopaedic surgery: arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus tears in middle-aged adults performs no better than physical therapy in multiple rand

1/15/2026