Topics: Orthopaedics / Bone and Joint Institute

Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider is a bi-annual newsletter for physicians. Matt Silvis, MD, pictured at left, is the Medical Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine/Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Winter 2018 edition: Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider

Feb 1, 2018

The Winter 2018 edition of Sports Medicine for the Primary Care provider was recently published. Articles in this edition include "Aquatic Exercise," "Jumper's Knee," "Figure Skating: Most Common Injuries Throughout Season" and "Research in Brief," a look at a recently presented study.

Ask Us Anything About... Back Pain

Ask Us Anything About… Back Pain

Dec 15, 2017

Back pain affects eight out of 10 people and is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. Dr. Mark Knaub, an orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, talks about what you can do if you experience back pain and how to prevent it in the first place.

A young boy sits on a concrete bench in a locker room, surrounded by lockers. He holds a basketball in his lap and leans back against a locker, his eyes closed.

The Medical Minute: Arthritis can affect children, too

Oct 11, 2017

When most people think of arthritis, they picture the knobby knuckles, inflamed joints or aching back of an older person. But more than 300,000 children suffer from chronic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

In a clinical exam room, a woman sits beside a young boy on an exam table. Her hands are on his shoulders and she appears to be looking at the boy™s spine.

The Medical Minute: Scoliosis screening key to timely treatment

Oct 5, 2017

One out of every 25 children will develop scoliosis, or curvature of the spine. While some are babies or toddlers when diagnosed, most cases occur during the pre-teen years.

Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider is a bi-annual newsletter for physicians. Matt Silvis, MD, pictured at left, is the Medical Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine/Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Summer 2017 edition: Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider

Aug 16, 2017

The Summer 2017 edition of Sports Medicine for the Primary Care provider was recently published. Articles in this edition include "Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)," "Diving Medicine" and "Research in Brief," a look at two recently presented studies.

A woman places her right hand on the back of her neck. Her head is turned slightly to the left.

The Medical Minute: Joint cracks and pops usually not cause for concern

Jan 18, 2017

It's not unusual for your body to make “popping” or “cracking” sounds as you lean over, twist or reach for something. Fortunately, it's also typically not a cause for worry.

Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider is a bi-annual newsletter for physicians. Matt Silvis, MD, pictured at left, is the Medical Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine/Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Winter 2017 edition: Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Provider

Jan 15, 2017

The Winter 2017 edition of Sports Medicine for the Primary Care provider was recently published. Articles in this edition include "Platelet-Rich Plasma to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries," "Help Patients Keep Their New Year's Resolutions" and "Shoulder Instability Issues."

The Medical Minute: Keys to building and maintaining bone strength

May 26, 2016

Osteoporosis is on the rise as 75 million Baby Boomers approach their golden years. Yet many patients and physicians are not aware of what they can do to prevent, slow […]

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