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Cycling is a popular form of exercise and transportation, but it can also lead to a variety of injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon or a biker, it is important to be aware of the most common cycling injuries and how to treat them. One of the most common cycling injuries is knee pain, often caused by overuse or improper bike fit. This can include patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, and patellar tendinitis. To prevent knee pain, ...

Musicians rely heavily on the use of their hands to create beautiful music, but the repetitive motions and prolonged practice sessions can lead to a variety of hand conditions and injuries. Common hand problems among musicians include tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve compression. These conditions can have a significant impact on a musician's ability to perform and can cause pain and discomfort that can last for a long time. In this e...

Skiing and snowboarding have become the most popular winter sports. They are fun and a great activity for the whole family. Skiing has been around for a long time, being first introduced as a sport in the Winter Olympics in the 1930’s. By comparison, snowboarding is a young sport, that became officially an Olympic sport in 1998. However, they can both be dangerous and a single mistake that leads to an injury may be a moment away. Fortunately, mos...

Tennis is one of the most beloved sports in the world, with widespread popularity both at a recreational and a competitive level. A tennis match, unlike other sports, is not limited by a predetermined duration of play, with matches often lasting several hours. Additionally, the game itself involves a series of repetitive stresses, intense serves and strokes, as well as continuous explosive bursts, which make players susceptible to a unique profil...

Basketball can be a rough game to play and comes with an inherent risk even for the professional athlete. Basketball injuries are common and can easily send a player to the sidelines either temporarily or, even worse, for the whole season. Basketball involves running, jumping, blocking, twisting, and passing, all of which make a player prone to acute injury or overuse symptoms. Playing basketball involves continuous sudden starts and stops and fr...