Tony Gwynn underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a tumor from his salivary gland. The Hall of Fame outfielder blames his long history of smokeless tobacco use for his condition. In my column for The Post and Courier, I discuss the risks of smokeless tobacco and argue that we must keep youth baseball players from ever starting to use it.
+Continue ReadingThe Boston Celtics announced that forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire season. I interviewed Dr. John Ikonimidis, a cardiothoracic surgeon, to help explain the diagnosis and surgery.
+Continue ReadingKris Dielman boarded the team’s flight home after the Chargers’ loss to the New York Jets. What happened on that flight will likely have significant impact on NFL players and physicians in coming years.
+Continue ReadingClemson’s Sammy Watkins left Saturday’s game against Wake Forest in the third quarter with an “upper body injury.” Now coach Dabo Swinney tells reporters the star receiver has a “shoulder sprain.” What is Watkins’ likely injury? Will he be back for the ACC Championship game?
+Continue ReadingOklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ryan Broyles’ college career came to an abrupt end Saturday. His injury serves as a reminder of how quickly your athletic career can change.
+Continue ReadingDetroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison undergoes surgery to remove a brain tumor found after a physical done by a team physician. Could Harrison’s mentioning his headaches have saved his life?
+Continue ReadingUniversity of South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore will miss the rest of the season and undergo surgery for a torn knee ligament and cartilage damage. What can Gamecocks fans and college football fans everywhere expect for his recovery?
+Continue ReadingSurgeries and season-ending injuries affected the fortunes of a number of NFL teams in the first week of the 2011 season.
+Continue ReadingThe Indianapolis Colts announced today that quarterback Peyton Manning will not practice this week and is being evaluated by several specialists for persistent symptoms after neck surgery in May.
+Continue ReadingRookie running back Ryan Williams suffered a knee injury in Friday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, and Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt suspects Williams tore his patellar tendon.
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