Orthopedics/Sports - August 2017 Archives

Calcium is important for optimal bone health throughout your life. The mineral is also a component of the plaque that develops in your heart ...

Engineer, Air Force brigadier general, and surgeon: Michael Yaszemski, M.D., Ph.D., builds research teams and polymer scaffolds to regenerate hope for patients. ...

If you want to get your child started on lifelong fitness, consider signing them up for children’s sports and other kid-friendly physical activities. “You ...

Back-to-school physical exams are a good time to ask your child's doctor about screening for scoliosis. Two to 3 percent of the population is affected ...

Sue Bothun is living life again and getting back to the work she loves after recovering from a devastating accident, with the help of her orthopedic surgeons and Mayo Clinic's back-to-work program.

Golf has become a popular and competitive sport for kids. But, like many other sports, golf puts kids at risk of specific types of injuries. ...

Golf is not usually thought of as a contact sport, but many players can suffer injuries. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says ...

High school sports are gearing up for the fall season, and, with that, comes the risk of concussions. Dr. Jennifer Maynard, a Mayo Clinic sports ...

When the position of his spine unexpectedly changed, 13-year-old Albert Mansour was unable to walk without discomfort. Using a unique surgical approach, Mayo Clinic surgeons were able to successfully repair Albert's spine and relieve his pain.