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• Jamie’s Story - Spine Surgery

  a fallen tree at 30 mph, launched from his bike, and landed on his head. When he came to and couldn’t feel anything from the neck down, his first thought was that his life had changed forever. But after being helivaced to the Jefferson Trauma Unit, his...

• Getting Serious About Sports-Related Heat Exhaustion in Fall Athletes

  as much as possible. Begin to cool the player down by providing cold water to drink, cold towels to place on their head and neck, or by directing a fan at them. Encourage the athlete to lie down in a comfortable position with their legs raised above...

• Before Surgery Always Do This One Thing: Pursue Nonsurgical Spine Treatment

  at a desk, be sure that your chair is comfortable and your computer screen is at an angle that doesn’t put strain on your neck. Sleeping: Invest in a quality mattress and sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees. Most Recommended Nonsurgical...

• Spine Series - Blog 3: Answering the Big Question: Do I Need Spinal Surgery?

  effective in relieving arm pain caused by nerve pressure from arthritic bone spurs. The incision is made in the back of the neck and the opening through which the nerve passes is widened. Any bone spurs and bulging disc material is removed. Disc...

• How to Avoid Accidents While Playing Winter Sports and Activities

  are below 14 years of age. Common injuries include head injuries (especially concussions), lacerations, broken bones, and neck injuries. Here are some basic ways to prevent sports injuries caused by sledding: Wear a helmet, to prevent head injuries. Do...

• Preventing and Treating 3 Common Ice Hockey Injuries

  up and intentional awareness of your position on the ice, as well as planking and general strength training to ensure your neck is strong and to help prevent the whiplash effect. General Training To Help Prevent Ice Hockey Injuries As with all contact...

• Warm Up and Stretch to Prevent a Hip Labrum Tear

  in the hip joint with movement Hip labral tears left untreated may result in altered gait and subsequent knee, back, and/or neck issues. Prevention Since hip labrum tears are often associated with sports participation, one of the few and best methods of...

• Understanding What Makes Less Invasive Spine Surgery Different

  immediately. The spine is made of three major segments that in a natural position form distinct “S-shaped” curves from the neck down through the lower back. The spine consists of connected vertebrae bones, the spinal cord and nerves, intervertebral...

• Key Facts About Spinal Fusion To Help You Know Where to Start

  intervertebral disc lies between each bony vertebra and works with the facet joints to allow for the back and neck to bend and twist. The vertebral column also acts as protection for the spinal cord, which connects the brain with the rest of the body....

• Equipment Fitting Guidelines

  in place but should not constrict the soft tissue The sternum, upper shoulders and scapulas should be fully covered The neck opening must be wide enough to allow the athlete to lift his arm over head without the pads shifting After fitting, make sure...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Joins Capital Health

  Orthopaedic Institute offer musculoskeletal care across all subspecialties, including: Joint Replacement Spine, Back & Neck Sports Medicine Hip & Knee Foot & Ankle Shoulder & Elbow Hand & Wrist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Trauma &...

• Understanding the Cervical Spine Surgery

  the spine while alleviating the discomfort of the radiculopathy. For patients with a herniated disc and no arthritis in the neck, a disc replacement (artificial disc) might be an option. For these patients, after the disc is removed and the nerve is...

• Outracing Biceps Tendinitis for Swimmers Both In and Out of the Pool

  of the shoulder Tenderness to touch at the front of the shoulder Pain that radiates down the front of the arm or toward the neck Weakness around the shoulder joint, especially when lifting/carrying objects or reaching overhead A "catching" or "clicking"...

• Football Concussion Prevention: A Growing Concern

  We Know Concussions are common brain injuries that result from traumatic impact. When blunt force jars the head or snaps the neck of an athlete, it can cause the brain to impact the skull; this causes the bruising of the brain known medically as a...

• Alyson F. Axelrod, DO

  She is fellowship trained in spine, sports and musculoskeletal medicine and provides patients with non-operative care for neck and back problems. Her treatment options include fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guided injections, including epidural...

• Understanding and Treating Heat Injuries in Football Players

  temperature through immersion in an ice bath Remove as much clothing as possible Apply ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas Continue cooling efforts until the emergency crew arrives General Prevention If you or someone you love is at risk for...

• The FAQs of Heat Stroke in Football Players

  possible Laying the athlete on the ground and raising his/her legs about 12” Applying ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas Continue cooling efforts until the emergency crew arrives What’s The Difference Between Heat Stroke and Other Heat...

• Risks and Relief for Heat Exhaustion in Football Players

  as immersion in anice bath, removal of as much clothing as possible, and application of ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck areas. Remove tight clothing. Continue cooling efforts until medical personnel arrives. Refer to a physician for further...

• I. David Kaye, MD

  includes evaluating the long term effects of lumbar fusion and analyzing predictive factors to optimize outcomes after neck surgery. He has a particular interest in managing disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine with techniques ranging from complex...

• Revealing Five Lesser Known Volleyball Related Injuries

  of a herniated disc. Concussion: A sports concussion can occur when a volleyball player sustains impact to the face, head or neck. When the impact is significant enough to actually injure the brain itself, a concussion has occurred. For this reason,...