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Summer Safety Series—Swimming and Diving

 

Summer is here; which means sun, sand and of course, swimming. Swimming is a great way to get exercise and cool off during the hot summer months and can even be great for the musculoskeletal conditions. However, swimming and diving can also lead to orthopedic injury–many of which can be prevented .

In fact, Dr. Robert V. Moriarty, M.D., an orthopedist based in Long Island, NY sees many of these cases in his practice during the summer months. Here are safety tips before you splash into summer.  

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Demographics of Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery

Elbow November 2015 study released by University of California cites orthopedic trends in regard to elbow arthroscopy surgery procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy is “a procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint.” The study examines the demographics of elbow arthroscopy procedures from 2007-2011:

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