Advanced arthroscopic knee cartilage and ligament reconstruction (ACL) surgery techniques may allow return to activity after an injury. However, patients may have anxiety regarding pain and the possible use of narcotic pain medication after surgery. The current opioid...
Dr. Caldwell
Don’t Have Knee Ligament ACL Surgery Until You Read This!
Believe it or not, there are nearly 100,000 to 200,000 knee ligament tears each year in the United States. The majority of these injuries occur during professional and recreational sports activities. As a result, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts require surgery...
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Dr. George L. Caldwell, Jr., MD Florida Spine and Sports Specialists The shoulder is a complex joint exposed to a great deal of stress during athletic activities. It is a shallow “ball and socket” joint and this design allows a great range of motion in all planes. The...
ACL Knee Surgery Recovery Without Opioids
Advanced arthroscopic knee cartilage and ligament reconstruction (ACL) surgery techniques may allow return to activity after an injury. However, patients may have anxiety regarding pain and the possible use of narcotic pain medication after surgery. The current opioid...
Florida Spine and Sports Specialists
We feel the key to successful treatment depends on obtaining an accurate diagnosis. This begins with a detailed history and physical exam which is augmented with appropriate imaging, electrodiagnostic studies, as well as interventional diagnostic testing to determine...
THE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT
HOW IS IT INJURED AND WHO NEEDS SURGERY? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizers of the knee. The media is full of reports of injuries to athletes' ACLs and their subsequent surgeries. Despite this, few people have a comfortable...