TUESDAY Q & A: Establishing a daily routine first step for teen with chronic...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As the result of a sports injury, my 16-year-old daughter has chronic pain that has lasted for more than a year. It is really taking a toll on her. The pain makes it hard for her to...
View ArticleBumps, Blows and Jolts: How to Determine if Your Athlete Has a Concussion
With fall sports wrapping up and winter sports starting soon, it’s important to discuss concussion management. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent golf injuries
The PGA's first major championship of the year, the Masters, tees off this week. And whether you're a professional golfer or a beginner, many players can suffer injuries. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic...
View ArticleExpert Alert: Don’t let common winter injuries take you down
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Winter is a wonderful time of year, especially if you can avoid slipping, falling and getting hurt. Sanjeev Kakar M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries...
View ArticleJayson Werth’s Mayo Clinic Story
When Jayson Werth was struck on the wrist by a pitch during the first spring training game of 2005 as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, he began an odyssey to overcome the injury and return to his...
View ArticleC.A.N. Do Anything
On October 16, 2010, Chris Norton, a freshman at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, was playing in a varsity football game when a special teams play left him with a fractured neck and compressed spinal...
View ArticleHealing A WWII Veteran’s 66-Year-Old Injury
Mayo Clinic began because of a military connection and our commitment to servicemen and women has never faltered. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day this year, we salute the many Mayo Clinic staff members...
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