Some years after the surge in popularity of barefoot running or running in minimalist shoes, there is enough data for an orthopaedic review article. The verdict? A decrease in anterior knee pain (runner’s knee) and a decrease in chronic exertional compartment syndrome. But, an increase in risk of repetitive stress injuries to the foot and […]
The New York Times published an article in the past couple of days about NSAIDs and their use to treat tendinitis. The basic point is, tendinitis really isn’t an “-itis.” That is, it is not an inflammatory condition but rather one of tissue breakdown and as such, NSAIDs treat only symptoms and are not curative. […]
LAURA N. SCIARONI MD
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Member of Peninsula Orthopedic Associates.
www.poadocs.com