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6 Telltale Signs of a Meniscus Tear
One of the top knee injuries for athletes is the dreaded meniscus tear. Our San Francisco sports medicine doctor gives an overview of signs and symptoms of this injury. Knowing the telltale signs of this common injury can help you get the help you need.
Nov 1st, 2022

How to Tell if You Have Cartilage Damage
Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue found throughout the body. It covers joint surfaces, acting as a shock absorber and allowing bones to slide over one another. Our expert sports medicine doctor in San Francisco offers information on cartilage damage.
Oct 9th, 2022

PRP: Is it Right for Me?
Platelet-rich plasma, commonly referred to by the acronym PRP, is a bioidentical, holistic treatment backed by science for use in the treatment of soft tissue injuries
Sep 6th, 2022

When to Use Ice or Heat with a Sports Injury
Most people will agree that it’s rather hard to go through life without spraining a ligament, straining a muscle, experiencing a headache, or wrenching your back. Here's advice from a San Francisco sports medicine doctor on how best to treat your injury.
Aug 22nd, 2022

How To Tell If You Have A Torn Rotator Cuff
Sometimes you don’t know how important something is until it stops working. Athletes know this very well, especially when their sports medicine doctor keeps them off the field to heal a small yet important body part.
Aug 14th, 2022

ACL Self-Repair Possible Instead of Surgery
Damaging your ACL often leads to surgery. Unfortunately, repairing the torn ligament doesn’t often work. Your Bay Area ACL specialist or surgeon may need to rely on replacing the ligament, instead.
Jul 22nd, 2022

The Importance of Proper Rehab After Knee Surgery
Whether you’re searching for a knee replacement doctor to help you treat a nagging knee condition, or you’ve already gone through at least one knee operation that’s created pain and lack of mobility, you want to engage in accurate, effective rehab...
Jul 22nd, 2022

Getting Active Again After an ACL Tear
ACL tears are some of the most common knee injuries among athletes. Recovery can take months, and a slow but steady return to sports is critical to proper rehabilitation. Here are some tips from a San Francisco orthopedic surgeon to help you get back in th
Jul 1st, 2022

Returning to Sports After Shoulder Surgery
The construction of the shoulder joint makes it incredibly mobile but also puts it at risk for injury. Athletes are at particular risk. Here is some information from an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco for athletes.
Jun 22nd, 2022

3 Signs You've Torn Your Rotator Cuff
It can be difficult to discern what’s causing shoulder pain without proper imaging tests, but rotator cuff injuries often come with a few distinct symptoms that warn of severe damage. Here are some signs to check for before seeking treatment.
Apr 1st, 2022

What Is Skier's Thumb?
Not every case of skier’s thumb is caused by skiing, but there’s a good chance yours was. Here’s a quick look into how this injury got its name, and how it’s treated. This will help you decide if you need to see a San Francisco ski doctor for treatement.
Mar 1st, 2022

How Can Your Meniscus Tear?
Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries, especially among athletes. Here’s how you can end up with a tear, and what you should do about it.
Feb 1st, 2022

Is PRP Right for Me?
Platelet-rich plasma, also known as PRP, can help your body naturally boost its healing power, reducing pain and inflammation and speeding recovery from injury or surgery.
Jan 11th, 2022

5 Painful Elbow Injuries
We’ve all bumped our funny bone before, but serious elbow injuries are no laughing matter. Here’s an overview of the five most common injuries, and when sports medicine can help.
Dec 9th, 2021

Are Partial Knee Replacements Effective?
Thinking about having knee replacement surgery? You might be a candidate for partial knee replacement, and be able to avoid complete reconstruction — but is this method effective?
Nov 10th, 2021

5 Common Ski Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Skiing is an incredibly popular — and can be an incredibly dangerous — sport. For thrillseekers, there’s nothing better, but what are the risks of injury, and how can you safeguard against them? Our San Francisco Ski Doctor weighs in.
Oct 10th, 2021

ACL Tears: Can Shrinkage Help?
If you’ve recently stretched or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, ACL shrinkage might be an option for you by a skilled knee surgeon in San Francisco. Here’s what you need to know about the procedure.
Sep 8th, 2021

Understanding Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patella, a form of “runner’s knee,” is a common problem among athletes, especially as they get older. Here’s what you need to know from a skilled San Francisco sports medicine doctor about this degenerative condition.
Aug 11th, 2021

Tips for Preventing Common Summertime Injuries
Clear blue skies, brilliant sun rays, and light-filled days have a way of spurring physical activity and motivating even the most sedentary of persons. Here are some tips from a San Francisco Sports Injury Doctor on preventing injury.
Jul 16th, 2021

How To Tell If You Have A Dislocated Shoulder
The shoulder is the most common joint to experience dislocations because it is primarily held together by a tight network of ligaments and tendons. Our Bay Area sports medicine doctor offers symptoms to look for to tell if your shoulder is dislocated.
Jun 30th, 2021

Signs your knee injury could be serious
When it comes to sporting and exercising activities, knee injuries tend to be quite a common occurrence. The good thing is that most of them do not require surgery. Our Bay Area knee doctor offers some symptoms to help you figure out if you need treatment.
Jun 30th, 2021

Will My ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?
ACL tears can seriously impact your mobility and athletic performance. If you’ve recently suffered such an injury, you might be wondering if surgical intervention by a Bay Area sports medicine doctor is necessary, or if your knee can heal on its own.
May 10th, 2021

Does My Knee Injury Require Surgery?
If you’ve recently suffered a knee injury, you might be wondering if surgery is necessary for a full recovery. Here’s some insight into why certain knee injuries need surgical intervention.
Mar 7th, 2021

COVID Has Changed How We Stay Active
The COVID-19 Pandemic definitely changed the face of sports in 2020. From professional athletes to stay-at-home moms and everything in between. This article takes a look at how things have changed and how you can safely get treatment in 2021.
Feb 15th, 2021

What Conditions Can Benefit from PRP Injections?
Chronic pain from soft tissue or tendon injuries can be debilitating. Find out how platelet-rich plasma can help kickstart your body’s natural healing ability and reduce pain from common injuries.
Feb 1st, 2021

Is Surgery the Only Option for an ACL Tear?
When your doctor tells you that you've suffered an ACL injury, the next step is figuring out what treatment plan is best. Will you have to have surgery, or can a more conservative option restore your mobility?
Dec 8th, 2020

Which Treatment for Osteoarthritis Is Right for You?
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, it can be difficult to know which treatment will work best for your individual case. Here’s what you need to know so you can make an educated decision.
Nov 11th, 2020

Understanding Internal Impingement
Shoulder pain in athletes can be caused by a number of issues, but athletes who perform repetitive overarm motions can be particularly susceptible to internal impingement.
Oct 13th, 2020

Are You Covered?
Masks have become more than just something to wear over the nose and mouth. They have become politically divisive, for some a proxy for the freedom of personal choice. Here, we will ignore the politics and focus on the physiology.
Aug 27th, 2020

When Your Knees Are More of a Liability than an Asset
Is your chronic knee pain making day-to-day life unbearable? If a number of different treatment options to mitigate pain and increase mobility have failed, the useful lifespan of your knees may have run its course.
Jun 12th, 2020

Protect Your Knees While Skiing this Winter!
When winter fills the mountains with fresh snow, thousands of enthusiasts will hit the slopes to enjoy the ideal skiing conditions. Unfortunately, skiing can also result in injuries that will require orthopedic surgery in San Francisco. Typically, skiing i
Dec 17th, 2019

Tips for Staying Fit in the Winter Months
For those experiencing the weather shift and all that comes along with the change of seasons, stay motivated to exercise and maintain your routine. Be creative and don’t stop just because the weather has gotten colder and wet or even if snow has fallen.
Dec 17th, 2019

Tips To Recover From Sports Injuries Faster
Getting injured participating in the sports you love can take you out of the game for awhile. Here are some tips from our Bay Area sports medicine physician to help you recover as quickly as possible.
Oct 10th, 2022

When Surgery for a rotator cuff tear is appropriate
The rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons responsible for moving and supporting your arm where it meets your shoulder. At times surgery is appropriate. A shoulder injury specialist weighs in on when that is necessary.
Jun 26th, 2022

Partial Vs. Full Knee Replacement
If you are considering the prospect of knee replacement surgery, learn more about what lies ahead.Talk to San Francisco Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Halbrecht, to alleviate any concerns, and to discuss your surgical options.
Jul 20th, 2021

Key Factors That Impact Meniscal Tear Recovery After Surgery
Meniscal tears are one of the most common knee injuries. Several factors play a role in deciding what treatment is most appropriate, including both the kind of tear you have and its location. Our San Francisco orthopedic surgeon goes over the details.
Jul 16th, 2021

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Jan 21st, 2021

Common Shoulder Injuries & Conditions
Shoulder injuries and conditions continue to be a major health concern for many individuals across the globe. Our Bay Area shoulder injury specialist offers some symptoms to watch for to decide if you might need medical attention.
Dec 30th, 2019

FAQ About ACL Surgery
The ACL i.e. anterior cruciate ligament is one of a set of cruciate ligaments (posterior cruciate ligament being the other) in a person’s knee. Here are some FAQ that many ask a San Francisco orthopedic surgeon before the procedure.
Dec 30th, 2019

6 Tips to Avoid Knee Surgery
More than 600,000 Americans endure knee replacement surgery each year, and it can be a long road to recovery for many.
Dec 30th, 2019

Can You Benefit From Cartilage Replacement?
An injury to the knee can be debilitating and the road to recovery long. Certain injuries may compromise cartilage, which can cause chronic pain and limited range of movement.
Dec 30th, 2019

Tips to Prevent Skiing-Related Knee Injuries This Winter
The most common skiing injuries happen to the lower limb, typically the knee. Knee sprains (including ACL and/or MCL tears) account for about 30% of all skiing injuries. If you get a knee sprain while skiing this winter don’t hesitate to seek out a ski do
Dec 30th, 2019

What Sports Cause ACL Tears?
Deciding if you need ACL reconstruction surgery depends, in large part, on what activities you want to return to after treatment. If you’re an athlete whose sport is considered high-demand sport, you will most likely require a functioning ACL.
Dec 30th, 2019

Common Ski Knee Injuries And What To Do About Them
Each year more than a half a million people will suffer a ski-related injury. Knee injuries are the most common, accounting for 30-40%. Here are some tips from a knee surgeon in the Bay Area on what to do if you injure your knee skiing.
Dec 30th, 2019

The Importance of Stretching
You know how important exercise is to leading a healthy lifestyle. You probably do cardio at least a few times a week and hopefully work on building strength and muscle, as well.
Dec 30th, 2019

Risky winter activities you may want to avoid
Outdoor winter activities can be fun and glorious, but they can also be very dangerous, depending on the circumstances. To protect your health, exercise caution when engaging in sports like skiing, sledding, skating, or hockey.
Dec 30th, 2019

Baseball & Softball Injury Prevention Tips
The most common baseball and softball injuries include strains, sprains, and bruising. Those injuries may or may not require evaluation from an orthopedic doctor.
Dec 30th, 2019

Common Causes of a Dislocated Shoulder
About 14 million people suffer from shoulder pain each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including shoulder dislocations that can result in severe pain and prolonged symptoms.
Dec 30th, 2019

The Future of Orthopedics
New technologies are sparking innovations in practically every field of medicine, but how exactly will the advent of things like better mobile diagnostics and smarter drugs change the field of orthopedics and help patients?
Dec 30th, 2019

Benefits of 3D Printing in Orthopedics
Saving the life of an at-risk, innocent child will always be heralded as a noble and meaningful act. Surprisingly, 3D printing is responsible for such a significant feat.
Dec 30th, 2019

Common Knee Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Ever had a favorite pair of stiletto heels that made every outfit you wore look like a red carpet favorite? Unfortunately, that beloved pair of high heels is equally responsible for pain in your body.
Dec 30th, 2019

The Most Common Ski Injuries and How to Treat Them
Alpine (downhill) skiing continues to increase in popularity as a recreational sport. Thanks to faster ski lifts, the expansion of trails, and slope design, many more people are heading out to the snow.
Dec 30th, 2019

Planning for Common Cold Weather Sports Injuries
Hitting the slopes for the winter break? During the holidays, an ACL surgeon or ski doctor may experience an increase in wounded patients who are injured after taking a trip to the mountains.
Dec 30th, 2019

The Latest Features in Ski and Snowboard Equipment
Ever wonder what a cartilage transplantation doctor does? Most people will answer “no,” unless you’re that small percentage who got so badly injured that you were forced to find out. Injuries are never fun, especially ski-related ones.
Dec 30th, 2019

Exercise Advice for Cold Weather Conditions
It may be more difficult to work out in the cold, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. Research suggests that even in extremely cold weather, the body knows how to regulate itself to maintain a temperature of 98.6 degrees.
Dec 30th, 2019

Avoid Shoulder Pain Brought On By The Cold
The advent of winter introduces a long list of challenges. Cold weather, blistering breezes, icy sidewalks, snow-filled roads, and for some people, shoulder pain.
Dec 30th, 2019

Prevention Tips for Common Little League Injuries
Just because an injury is common doesn’t mean it’s minor. A sports injury specialist will probably tell you that some of the most common injuries are highly detrimental, and can lead to other health problems in the future.
Dec 30th, 2019

Preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics
Athletes who compete at the Olympic level have worked and sacrificed for years to achieve the level of fitness and skill needed to bring home a medal.
Dec 30th, 2019