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A special shoutout to one of the greatest athletes in sports history - 99 Singles titles, 24 Grand Slam titles, Olympic Gold medalist, 8 time ATP Player of the Year awards, 428 weeks at being No. 1. Good luck on No. 100!
INFLAMMATION - Let's break it down. Good inflammation: When you have an acute injury such as a cut or a fracture (broken bone) Your body's immune system kicks in to repair injury through inflammation and healing Inflammation post injury is good for you (aids in healing) Bad inflammation: Due...
Oscar De La Hoya. One of the greatest champions, promoters, and boxing legends ever.
The balance between human compassion and anatomic precision; intricate artistic finesse and unwavering physical maneuverability. These seeming dichotomies are what initially sparked my attraction to orthopedics, and what drew me unwaveringly to the field of hand surgery. There is a tremendous amount of depth in the field of hand, providing...
Hamstring stretching plays a critical role in long-term joint health because the hamstrings are one of the few muscle groups that cross two major joints—the hip and the knee. Tight hamstrings can pull on both joints simultaneously, creating abnormal biomechanics that place excessive stress on the hips and knees during movement. Over time, this increased...
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A boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand, at the metacarpal neck. This is the bone associated with the small finger. When fractured, usually after punching an object like a boxer, it is often displaced and requires surgery. Never ever punch a wall or...
Have you ever heard of the phrase “you are what you eat.” This famous quote reminds people to always be mindful of what they put in their bodies. Over time most people will have some type of joint pain. A person's diet is paramount when you are trying to protect...
Make sure you get at least 1000mg of calcium daily. When your bone breaks or cracks, your doctor immobilizes it so that the broken ends fit together. Then you wait for the bone to mend. Your body deposits calcium at the site of the break to repair the breach. If...
DR. JONATHAN OHEB'S TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL FRACTURE HEALING: 1. ALWAYS MOVE YOUR FINGERS AFTER AN INJURY IF YOUR FINGERS ARE NOT THE BODY PART WITH THE INJURY. KEEPING YOUR FINGERS STIFF UNNECESSARILY FOR EVEN A FEW DAYS CAN LEAD TO PERMANENT STIFFNESS THAT MAY NEVER RECOVER. 2. Seek care immediately with...
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad For You? Facts:-up to 45% of people crack their knuckles. -As you crack your knuckles your joint capsule and ligaments stretch and create the popping sound. -Multiple studies have shown no causal link between arthritis and cracking knuckles. -Aggressive joint cracking can however injure the ligaments around a...
I have sworn this hippocratic oath in the past and it still rings true today: I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as...
I am honored to be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the largest and most respected group of board-certified surgeons in the world. The press release for my induction into this professional designation, provided by the American College of Surgeons, is featured below. Boston, MA: Dr. Jonathan...