Burner/Stinger

Burners and stingers, common injuries in contact and collision sports, produce a stinging or burning pain that spreads from an athlete’s shoulder to his or her hand. Most of these injuries are temporary and symptoms fade quickly. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of burners and stingers.

Avoid the Post-Pickleball Pickle

Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have plenty of fun, but as with any sport, it does come with a risk of injury. Even a casual pickleball player could be vulnerable to a number of ankle, shoulder, and knee problems.

From sprains and strains to more severe injuries as well as chronic conditions, you can learn to prevent pickleball-related bone, joint, and muscle issues by playing smart and staying safe.

Bump, Set & Spike Safely This Season

Volleyball is an exciting sport that requires players to jump, land, and move quickly. Because of that rapid movement, ankle and knee injuries tend to be the most common injuries that volleyball players experience. Ankle sprains and knee ligament injuries, like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, are especially common in sports that require stopping and starting or quickly changing directions. Consider the following to help you avoid injury on the court:

MCL Tears Vs. ACL Tears

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is along the inside of your knee, while the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the front of your knee. Your MCL keeps your knee from bending too far inward and allows it to rotate, and your ACL helps to keep your knee steady and prevents it from turning too much.

MCL tears typically occur during rigorous physical activity, oftentimes during sports like football or soccer. A tear occurs when the knee is hit directly from the outer side. This stretches the ligament and can cause tearing.

Paul Ziemba, O.P.A.-C., A.T.C., O.T.C.

Paul is a native of Hammond, Indiana. He received his bachelor’s degree in education and athletic training with honors from Butler University and has been serving as a certified orthopaedic physician assistant since 2014. He has assisted in over 10,000 knee and shoulder surgeries and has over 20 years of experience in sports medicine, including having been an athletic trainer for multiple professional athletic teams and events.

Nathaniel Milburn, M.D., M.B.A., C.A.Q.S.M.

About Dr. Milburn

Dr. Nathaniel Milburn is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of orthopaedic and sport-related injuries as well as the complex medical management of athletic physical performance. As a specialist in nonoperative sports medicine, his scope of practice includes minimally invasive tenotomies, ultrasound-guided injections, barbotage, and prolotherapy. In addition, Dr. Milburn is an expert in biologic therapy.

Triple Arthrodesis

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Fusion is locking the bones together. A triple arthrodesis is a fusion in the hindfoot (back of the foot) used to treat many types of painful foot deformities. This procedure fuses the joints under the ankle that allow the foot to move from side to side. These joints are the talonavicular, subtalar, and calcaneocuboid.

Total Ankle Arthroplasty

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Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons use to treat ankle arthritis. Arthritic changes may be a result of normal wear and tear due to aging or from an injury such as a broken ankle or dislocation. Arthritis eventually leads to loss of cartilage, pain, and/or deformity.

The goal of ankle replacement is to provide pain relief while preserving ankle motion so the patient has less pain and better function during activity. 

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