From Knees to Toes: Navigating Lower Extremity Pain in Active Young Patients

Athletic kids often need care for pain in the knee, ankle or another part of the lower leg – but when is it worthy of imaging tests or referral?

Getting to the Point: A Quick Guide to Steroid Injections for the Knee

Orthopedic surgeon Brian Feeley, MD demos his technique step by step, including landmarks and medication prep. Learn what you need to know in less than four minutes.

A Lesson in Low Back Pain: Locate the Source

Sports medicine specialist Cindy Chang, MD, demos three tests to perform during a lumbar spine exam, to help you readily detect the main cause of discomfort. She also has a tip on what not to overlook.

A Primer on Pain: Assessing the Shoulder

Orthopedic surgeon C. Benjamin Ma, MD, demos a thorough shoulder exam, covering palpation points; how much pressure to use; and hallmarks of common injuries, such as rotator cuff tears and SLAP lesions.

Knee Knowledge: Learn the Signs of Common Injuries

Orthopedic surgeon Christina Allen, MD, shows primary care physicians the best tests for assessing pain and limited range of motion in the knee – and explains when speedy referral to a specialist is crucial.

Shoulder Tutorial: What the Primary Care Doctor Needs to Know

In less than an hour, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Feeley sets you up to diagnose common shoulder problems, including three simple questions to ask, a three-minute hands-on exam, worthwhile tests (and time wasters) and an update on the ...

PRP and Stem Cell Injections in Orthopedic Medicine: Hype Versus Reality

Patients are hearing that injections of platelet-rich plasma or stem cells will heal injuries and arthritis, but the evidence is mixed. Orthopedic surgeon Drew Lansdown, MD, explains the formulations, when to consider their use and how ...

A Systematic Guide to Knee Pain

You’re likely to see just four types of knee injury in practice, but tests and treatments vary depending on your patient’s age and goals. Sports medicine doctor Brian Feeley, MD, sets out his straightforward system for assessing and addressing ...

Considerations for Deformity Surgery in the Young Adult

In this presentation Lionel N. Metz, MD, will discuss considerations for the young adult deformity patient, case examples, common pitfalls and modes of failure, and causes of pain after adult reconstruction.