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Spine / David Cicerchia

Physician Spotlight on Dr. David Cicerchia

What inspired you to pursue spine surgery? My interest in spine surgery was shaped during residency by a spine surgeon who became my mentor. I was deeply impressed by his clinical insight, technical skill, and the respect he earned from both patients and colleagues. Watching the meaningful relationships he built with his patients and the […]

Hand/Wrist / Dr. Anthony DeLuise

Distal Radius Fractures

With the pretty awful winter we just endured, injuries coming into our office were quite common. One of the most common that I saw these past few months was distal radius fractures. Distal radius fractures—commonly known as wrist fractures—are among the most frequent injuries orthopedic surgeons encounter. Deciding whether to treat these fractures surgically or non-operatively is…..

Exercise / Max Fokin

CrossFit: The Sport of Fitness for a Longer, Healthier Life

CrossFit’s unique blend of functional movement, scalability, variety, community, and measurable progress makes it one of the most effective training methodologies for long-term health. It’s not about being the fittest person in the room. It’s about being the most capable version of yourself — at any age. If you want a training program that evolves with you, challenges you, and supports your physical and mental health for decades, CrossFit is one of the best choices you can make.

Interesting / Dr. J. Winslow Alford

Patience, Little by Little: The Power of Incremental, Iterative Effort Over Time

Incremental, iterative effort is the principle that small, consistent actions—performed repeatedly over time—produce disproportionately large results. Unlike dramatic bursts of…

Hip / Nicholas Brady

Hip Fracture After a Fall: The 48-Hour Survival Guide for Families

It’s the phone call every family dreads: a fall, sudden groin/hip pain, and an ER visit that ends with two words—hip fracture. In older adults, this isn’t “just a broken bone.” It’s a medical crossroads, and time matters. When someone is stuck in bed, the body can decline fast. You’re not only treating the fracture—you’re trying to prevent the “Big Five” complications of immobility: blood clots, pneumonia, delirium (sudden confusion), pressure sores, and rapid muscle loss.

Hand/Wrist / Travis Blood

Five Misconceptions About Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tennis elbow are some of the most commonly treated orthopedic conditions — and also some of the most misunderstood. RSIs affect office workers, athletes, musicians, healthcare professionals, and anyone whose daily activities involve repeated motions…

Ankle & Foot / James McCormick

When It Comes to Your Foot and Ankle, Beware of Ice!

Freshly fallen snow can be beautiful and serene, but with it often comes ice. This poses a real risk of injury from both falls and the strain of maintaining balance.

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Exercise / Ellen Girouard

HYROX Explained: The Race That Will Transform How You Move

If you’ve spent any time in fitness circles lately, you’ve probably seen HYROX popping up on Instagram reels, in gyms, and across social media. It’s a fitness race that blends endurance, strength, and functional movement into a single, scalable challenge.

Recently, a friend frantically texted me asking about…

Knee / Amanda Sieck

No ACL, No Problem? Lindsey Vonn and the 2026 Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn is an American alpine ski racer who has competed in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and combined events. She won a gold medal in the 2010 Olympics for downhill – a first for an American woman. She has won 84 World Cup races in her career – she is considered…

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