Orthopedics

The dilemma: Should I continue to play through the pain, or should I go for a joint replacement? 

Athletes cower at the mention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

A hockey check, a bicycle accident, a fall from a tree. All are potential causes of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Concussions, and especially sports-related concussions, can vary in the extent of the injury and the severity of the symptoms.

When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, and what you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. 

Think twice about eating these eight inflammation food triggers:

Your knees ache. It's hard to climb the stairs or exercise. The pain in your hip seems to be getting worse. If your doctor says you're a candidate for joint surgery, you probably have many questions that will determine your decision.