(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 26, 2019 – With so many benefits to athletic participation for young kids, it’s important that playing their favorite sports doesn’t lead to time on the sidelines due to injuries. But by following best practices for young athletes, parents can help them stay injury-free, says orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
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Sports-Related Knee & ACL Injuries Trending Up, Experts Say
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 19, 2019 – Sports are putting an increasing number of athletes, particularly women and school-age competitors, down on their knees – literally. That is according to a 2018 article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reporting on knee-joint injuries by age and gender, says noted sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH.
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‘Weather Outside is Frightful,’ and Shoveling Snow is Not So Delightful
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 13, 2019 – That wintry landscape outside the window appears, oh, so gorgeous and peaceful – unless you must clear the white stuff from walkways and driveways. Then, the snow can quickly become a pain in the “back, shoulder, neck, wrist, knee, ankle — just about any joint or muscle you use to remove it,” says noted orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, who equates snow shoveling to lifting weights while trying to walk forward.
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Avoiding Ankle Injuries
February 8, 2019
A broken ankle may seem more of a cramp in one’s style than a serious ongoing medical issue. However, Kevin Plancher, MD, of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in NYC, cautions that a broken ankle can increase the possibility of a secondary fracture; may become arthritic, making walking and other activities more difficult later in life; and could be linked to other health issues, such as osteoporosis.
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PREVENTING INJURIES ON THE SLOPES
By Dr. Kevin Plancher, January 1, 2019
Even a daredevil like Bode Miller — Olympic gold medalist turned commentator, seen here competing in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men’s giant slalom on Feb. 18, 2012 in Bansko, Bulgaria — had to be conditioned to make these hairpin turns.
While the ski and snowboarding season is in full swing, it’s never too late to condition yourself for strength building and injury prevention.
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Start Conditioning Now for An Injury Free Ski and Boarding Season
November 20, 2018
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Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine on common ski and boarding injuries and tips to help prevent them.
NEW YORK, and GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) November 20, 2018
The 2018-19 ski and snowboarding season is just around the corner. According to orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and USSA Ski Team Doctor Dr. Kevin Plancher, “you can’t start your pre-season conditioning soon enough for strength building and injury prevention.”
Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Offers Tips to Prevent Knee Damage Leading to Arthritis
NEW YORK, and GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) October 31, 2018
While our knees may be among the most vulnerable joints to osteoarthritis, that doesn’t mean we can’t prevent damage that leads to the highly common and debilitating condition, according to orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
“Arthritis isn’t always preventable, and more than half of us will have signs of osteoarthritis by the time we’re 50,” Dr. Plancher explains. “But it’s not inevitable, and we can proactively try to avoid arthritis in our knees by taking several key steps to protect and preserve the joint. Because who doesn’t want to stay fully mobile?”
Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine says ankle injuries can be serious; gives tips to cut risks.
NEW YORK, and GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) October 23, 2018
Fractured ankle? It’s more than just an inconvenience that puts a crimp in wearing fashionable shoes or climbing stairs. In fact, an ankle injury can pose a serious threat to quality of life if not treated properly. That’s the word from nationally noted orthopaedic surgeon, leading sports medicine physician and US Ski Team physician, Kevin D Plancher, MD, who cautions a broken ankle can increase the possibility of a secondary fracture; may become arthritic, making walking and other activities more difficult later in life; and could be linked to other health issues, such as osteoporosis, a bone-weakening condition primarily affecting the elderly, especially women. “The good news is that we can help with early and proper diagnosis and treatment,” Dr. Plancher adds.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Greenwich-based Dr. Kevin Plancher is chairman of the upcoming “Orthopaedic Summit 2018: Evolving Techniques” in December at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
More than 1,000 arthroplasty surgeons, arthroscopic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, spine and neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical & occupational therapists and athletic trainers from throughout the world will attend.
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William D. Murrell, MD
Fellowship Year 2021-2022
Post Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgeon, Gardner Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine/Institute for Mobility and Longevity
Ft. Meyers, FL
Thomas B. Evely, DO
Fellowship Year: 2020-2021
Post Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgeon, University of Alabama (UAB);
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Heersink School of Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama
Clifford Voigt, MD
Fellowship Year 2021-2022
Post Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgeon, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Karthikeyan Chinnakkannu, MD
Fellowship Year: 2020-2021
Post Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bronx Care Health System
Bronx, New York
Max N. Seiter, MD
Shoulder, Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, and Acute Trauma
Vail Summit Orthopaedics / 108 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657
Demetris Delos, MD
Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction, and Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) / 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831
Lauren M. Fabian, MD
Shoulder, Knee & Elbow Reconstruction and Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Specialty Group (OSG) / 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825 and 762 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484
