Julio C. Ortiz, DPM, FACFAS
Call Julio C. Ortiz, DPM, FACFAS Call 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.
Just 9.5 months post op from a Total Knee Replacement performed by Total Joint specialist, Dr. Andrew Noble, 70 year old Bob Root, went against the odds and conquered the 17-mile Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park for his milestone birthday.
Here at Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute, your West Palm Beach specialists in sport medicine, we are happy to share these simple yet crucial tips on how to keep your joints strong, even if you are not a professional athlete.
Recent research has found that patients who spend time in phone counseling sessions improve their engagement in physical therapy, thus improving their recovery outcomes after orthopedic surgery. Interesting, isn’t it?
Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. Their two main causes are falls and bone loss caused by conditions such as cancer or osteoporosis, which makes the elderly the highest-risk group for them, due to changes in their skeletal system as they age.
If you are experiencing pain in your knees, you may be a good candidate for the makoplasty procedure. In our previous articles, we have discussed ways to prevent and treat knee pain.
