Archive for: meniscal repair
We know that concussions are common and dangerous in young athletes. Do these athletes often hide their symptoms like the pros often do? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan, Houston Texans safety Ed Reed, and Montreal Canadiens center Lars Eller. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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How common are injuries in youth and high school soccer, and what can parents and coaches do to better ensure safety of the players? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook, Golden State Warriors F David Lee, Atlanta Braves RF Jason Heyward, Los Angeles Angels 1B Albert Pujols, Texas Rangers P Matt Harrison, and UFC champion Jon Jones. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Stress fractures are common in sports and exercise. What risk factors could increase your chances of suffering one of these injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, Los Angeles Lakers F Pau Gasol, men’s tennis star Rafael Nadal, San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews, and Goose Creek High School RB Tramel Terry. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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What is Toradol? Is its use in professional sports dangerous? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles, Chicago Bulls G Richard Hamilton, Barcelona star Lionel Messi, and the debate over Gregg Popovich sitting his San Antonio Spurs players. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Can very short, intense training sessions provide equal or better health benefits to more traditional workouts? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving, San Antonio Spurs F Stephen Jackson, Dallas Mavericks F Dirk Nowitzki, USC QB Matt Barkley, Minnesota Timberwolves G Brandon Roy, Oakland Athletics P Brandon McCarthy, and former Houston Texans punter Brett Hartmann. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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In my latest Ask Dr. Geier, I share my thoughts on whether or not a patient diagnosed with a meniscus tear in the knee necessarily has to undergo surgery to treat it.
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Are athletes on teams that play too many matches without enough rest more likely to get injured? If so, what can be done to prevent injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Philadelphia Phillies P Roy Halladay, Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia, University of South Carolina C Grayson Greiner, Los Angeles Angels P Jared Weaver, Los Angeles Dodgers CF Matt Kemp, tennis player Mardy Fish, and boxer Paul Williams. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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University of South Carolina starting catcher Grayson Greiner underwent surgery for a torn lateral meniscus Thursday. What could his injury mean for the two-time defending national champions?
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What can pitchers and other athletes, parents, and coaches do to prevent Tommy John injuries of the elbow? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, Clemson Tigers running back Andre Ellington, and Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
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Why does it seem like so many athletes are suffering meniscus tears? What does this common injury mean for high-level athletes, and for everyone else? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots DE Andre Carter, New Jersey Nets C Brook Lopez, Cleveland Indians P Chris Perez, New York Yankees P Michael Pineda, the alleged bounty system of the New Orleans Saints, and an update on Bolton’s Fabrice Muamba. Plus he answers your sports medicine questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
