Learn About Low Back and SI Pain with Dr. Desai
Up to 85% of Americans experience low back pain at some point in their lives. There are many causes of lower back pain that range from injury to deformity. There is, however, a commonly overlooked cause that is responsible for chronic low back pain in 15-30% of the cases – SI joint dysfunction, also known … read more
Why Women are More Likely to Injure their ACL
Tearing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be an athlete’s worst nightmare. And it turns out, female athletes are four times more likely to injure their ACLs than their male counterparts. This disparity has been the subject of several research studies as of late. It appears several factors contribute to the increased incidence of injury among … read more
The Evolution of Joint Replacement: A Doctor’s Perspective
Joint replacement procedures like hip and knee replacements have undergone significant advancements in recent decades to improve longevity, reduce pain, and enhance surgical precision. We sat down with experienced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Thomas to learn about the major ways this field has progressed during his career. Improved Materials and Longevity One of the biggest … read more
How a Patient with a Hip Labral Tear Got Her Life Back
Over 3 years ago, Katie was in a car accident. Little did she know that day would lead to years of pain flaring up in her right hip from a labral tear. Katie’s an active mom of four kids. She loves to run, water and snow ski, and spend time with friends and family. When … read more
For the Dreams of Dance
Austin Price shares her journey of returning to dance after going through a right ankle surgery at the age of 12 with Dr. Conklin. Photo courtesy of Austin Price and the Colorado Conservatory of Dance as an Arabian Nutcracker. The one thing in my life that has always remained consistent is my love of dance. … read more