Webster Orthopedics’ fellowship-trained sports medicine doctor Kevin M. Roth, M.D., has written an article that was published in the August 7, 2013, edition of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Orthopedics Today and DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction recognized Aaron K. Salyapongse, M.D., total joint replacement surgeon at Webster Orthopedics, as an emerging leader in joint replacement at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Athletes of all ages, coaches, and parents should be aware of the symptoms and warning signs of a concussion. Caused by a traumatic hit to the head and common in contact sports such as football and hockey, or sports that do not require a helmet, including soccer, lacrosse, and basketball, a concussion that is not treated quickly and properly can cause prolonged symptoms.
