Category: Sports Medicine

Even healthy and athletic people can develop arthritis. Sometimes it develops as a result of old traumatic injuries or from the degenerative wear and tear of overuse. Many people know someone with arthritis of their knee or hip who has been treated with an artificial joint replacement.

Shoulder instability is a common problem, which affects about two percent of the population. It can be a disabling condition if not treated appropriately. The primary function of the shoulder is to position the hand in space. Accordingly, the shoulder is a joint built for mobility.

When I first started riding about 10 years ago, I went on a hard 15-mile ride in 90-degree weather without drinking much water and ended up under a tree feeling clammy, nauseated, and fatigued. I painfully learned that I needed a plan for hydration and nutrition if I was going to ride regularly.

Dr. Kuiper was chosen to be on the Biomet Sports Medicine Shoulder Design and Development Team to help bring new advanced technology to the market for rotator cuff and labral repairs in the shoulder. The Biomet 2.9 JuggerKnotTM Anchor was designed to avoid these problems.

Frozen shoulder is a relatively common condition that effects two to five percent of the population. It generally effects patients between age 40 and 60, and is slightly more common in women than men. Commonly, the patient will present with a gradual onset of pain in the shoulder and they have trouble finding the direct cause of the pain.

The pro peloton is a dangerous place to hang out. Just ask Rob Bush, member of the Garmin Slipstream professional cycling team. Even highly skilled professional racers have accidents. High speeds and close proximity can spell disaster especially when riders take chances to win a race.