Minimally Invasive Os Trigonum Excision
What is posterior impingement? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome causes pain in the back of ankle. It typically occurs in a… Read More
Joint Mobility & Stability to Reduce Injury in Various Sports
Sports fall upon this continuum depending upon the rigor, force, substrate, equipment, and physical application of the activity. Swimming, for… Read More
Minimally Invasive Achilles Repair
Dr. Paul Switaj explains how to do a minimally invasive surgery to fix a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Minimally Invasive Achilles: Haglund’s Syndrome and Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty
Dr. Paul Switaj explains Haglund’s syndrome and the minimally-invasive treatment for it, endoscopic calcaneoplasty.
RunStrong: The Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
I often say that if I could pick only one exercise to give to a runner, I would pick the… Read More
The Problems with Traditional Return to Play Protocols Post ACL Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is one of the most damaging experiences an athlete can go through. Although orthopedic… Read More
The ACL Epidemic: What is the cause, and what do we do about it?
It is fair to say that ACL injuries have reached epidemic numbers, with an estimated 350,000 ACL reconstructions performed in… Read More
New Advancements in Treatment of Big Toe Arthritis: Synthetic Cartilage Implant (Cartiva)
Dr. Paul Switaj explains a new treatment for big toe arthritis, or hallux rigidus.
The Need for Deceleration Exercise
You can’t sprint if you’re unable to stop, and you can’t jump if you’re unable to land. The idea referenced… Read More
Arthritis of the Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus): What Are My Treatment Options?
Dr. Paul Switaj explains what hallux rigidus, or arthritis of the big toe, is and how to treat it.