Julio C. Ortiz, DPM, FACFAS
Call Julio C. Ortiz, DPM, FACFAS Call There are many benefits to youth sports, but there is also a potential for injuries. Contact sports typically have a higher chance for injuries to occur, but all sports can cause injuries. Our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute discuss common youth sports injuries and how to avoid them.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are both ligaments in your knee. These ligaments are susceptible to tearing. Our knee experts at Palm Beach Orrthopaedic Institute discuss the difference between these two tears and possible treatment options.
Dealing with chronic pain and mobility problems from an issue with your spinal cord can be debilitating. One advanced solution is known as spine fusion. Our spine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute have more on the whys and hows of this standard spine treatment.
Sciatica is a prevalent nerve condition characterized by pain, muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling in the legs. Discover more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for sciatica from our spine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
When it comes to finding relief from spinal discomfort, minimally invasive spine procedures are an advanced solution, offering shorter recovery periods. At Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, our team of highly skilled spine surgeons is eager to shed light on the benefits of minimally invasive spinal procedures.
When you first begin a sport or activity, you may not be concerned about your risk for injury. However, if you try to do too much too soon, you could be setting yourself up for an overuse injury. Keep reading to learn how you can avoid overuse injuries from our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
An Achilles tendon rupture can have a significant impact on the life of any athlete or active person because this strong, fibrous tissue connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. At Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, our sports medicine experts provide a range of treatment options to help you regain mobility and get back on your feet.
A sudden pivot, plant, or cut can lead to a severe knee injury like an ACL tear. Young female athletes face a significantly higher risk of knee injuries compared to male athletes. Read on to learn more details on this issue from our sports medicine doctors at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
Medical robots assisting in surgery at PBGMC, surgeons reporting quicker recovery. The new technology is helping patients get back on their feet faster, and in some cases, patients are taking fewer painkillers post-surgery.
Dr. Michael Leighton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has been practicing in Palm Beach County for 25 years. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as total joint arthroplasty of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
