by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 29, 2016
,We are an over-tested and over-diagnosed society. Part of this is our doctor’s fault, part is the fault of advertisers promoting various diseases, medications, hospitals and procedures and, I’m sorry to say, a large part is our fault, all of us patients....
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 24, 2016
A Bankart repair procedure is sometimes necessary to treat shoulder instability. Typically, it is indicated when a Bankart lesion exists and the injury is in a young person involved in “at risk” activities (ie. contact sports, gymnastics, etc.), there is...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 18, 2016
Single Sport Specialization – “intense training in a single sport to the exclusion of others should be delayed until late adolescence to optimize success while minimizing risk for injury and psychological stress.” – N Jayanthi , et al Sports Health...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 12, 2016
Torn Rotator Cuff Recovery: Surgical Approach There are cases where rotator cuff surgery is absolutely required – the acute traumatic tear for instance. But beware…torn rotator cuff recovery after surgery is not easy. It is painful. It is...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 1, 2016
Hamstring strains are very common injuries. They usually occur while sprinting, jumping or landing from a jump. There typically is acute pain in the back of the thigh. More rarely there may be pain in your butt (Yes, a real pain in the a#@) or on the inner side of...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 28, 2016
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is all the rage. But should it be? PRP is a treatment that has been discussed widely in the news and particularly in our sports media. It is a modification of your own blood that is intended to promote healing in slow to heal tissues....
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 26, 2016
This is the second installment of this series. Dr. Howard Luks and I discuss the various ACL graft options for ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction surgery. ACL Graft Options ACL reconstructions replace the torn ACL (See a video of surgery here). This...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 16, 2016
Do degenerative meniscal tears need surgery? Like most things in healthcare…It depends. Degenerative meniscal tears differ from other meniscal tears in that they occur more due to “wear and tear” than due to an acute injury. In younger people, the...
