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Hip Impingement and Labral Tears: What Patients Need to Know

When we see patients in clinic, we figure out where their pain is coming from. One cause of hip pain… Read More

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Muscle Strains: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Welcome back to my blog! I’m Larry Benson, MD, CAQSM, from Ortho On Call and OrthoVirginia. Let’s keep discussing common… Read More

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ACL Injuries in Women Soccer Players

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside of the knee that provides stability particularly when in keeping… Read More

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What are Physical, Occupational and Hand Therapy?

When you’re referred to therapy at OrthoVirginia, you may be working with a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, or hand… Read More

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3 Reasons a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound May Be Right for You

Ultrasound is a low-cost, non-invasive way of giving a diagnosis or more information. It can also be used to help… Read More

Jamie Grossman, MD, and Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD

Physicians focusing on hip arthroscopy provide more options for patients

Jamie M. Grossman, M.D., and Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, M.D., are co-chairs of the Hip Arthroscopy and Preservation section among sports medicine… Read More

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Advancements in Arthroscopic Hip Surgery

Arthroscopy (also known as a scope) is using a small camera to look inside of a joint and to do… Read More

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The Role of the Sports Medicine Physician in Your Athlete’s Care

Sports Medicine Physicians Are Experts Sports medicine experts aren’t experts in every condition, but they’re acquainted with a wide range… Read More

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Stay Healthy While Gardening

Each year as the temperatures begin to warm and the days get longer, and we reach for umbrellas and rain… Read More

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PRP: Platelet Rich Plasma and Ultrasound Guided Injections

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets from your blood which is injected into your body to help… Read More