Randon Hall, MD
Basic MRI Evaluation of an ACL Tear
First, you need to get yourself oriented to the anatomy of the knee. The femur is the upper thigh bone and the tibia is the lower shin bone
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Randon Hall, MD
Aug 11, 2018
MRI Reveals ACL Tear for Redskins' Derrius Guice
He was initially felt to have an MCL injury, but an MRI was performed to confirm the diagnosis, which revealed an ACL tear. Let's take a
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Randon Hall, MD
Jul 27, 2018
Sternoclavicular Injuries and Why They Can Be Dangerous
Earlier this month, Kevin Pillar of the Toronto Blue Jays sustained a disruption to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint of the right chest. It i
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Randon Hall, MD
Jul 4, 2018
How an Unrecognizable Substance Led to Julian Edelman's Suspension
The NFLPA Drug Resource website has a list of banned substance in appendix A that is dated from 2016. The list includes approximately 200 ba
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Randon Hall, MD
Jun 14, 2018
Biceps Tendon Rupture
In general, a distal biceps tendon rupture is a dramatic and serious injury. The distal biceps tendon attaches to the proximal radius bone i
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Randon Hall, MD
Jun 14, 2018
Basic Approach to a Patella Tendon Strain
Injury to the tendon can be problematic for athletes in a variety of sports. Due to significant stresses with sprinting sports as well as wi
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Randon Hall, MD
May 2, 2018
What Exactly is Myositis Ossificans?
MO actually occurs secondary to a traumatic injury. The most classic case is when an athlete sustains a contusion to the muscle, such as the
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Randon Hall, MD
Apr 27, 2018
Fact or Fiction: Over-The-Counter Pain Creams, Gels and Patches
There are so many creams, gels and patches on the market, it is difficult to review how each of the different ingredients works. However, th
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Randon Hall, MD
Apr 18, 2018
What You Need to Know About Sesamoiditis
A sesamoid injury can occur with overuse of the ball of the foot. In general, inflammation around the sesamoid bones that occurs from chroni
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Randon Hall, MD
Apr 8, 2018
The Basics of a Common Ankle Sprain
There are several supportive ligaments of the ankle that help keep it stable while performing sports activities. The primary stabilizing lig
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Randon Hall, MD
Apr 7, 2018
Understanding the Diagnosis of a High Ankle Sprain
The typical mechanism of injury for a high ankle sprain is when the foot is planted and a force causes the ankle to be pushed inward as the
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Randon Hall, MD
Apr 4, 2018
Olecranon Bursitis (Elbow Bursitis)
Bursitis is swelling and inflammation of a very thin fluid filled sac, called a bursa. The purpose of a bursa is to protect a bony prominenc
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 29, 2018
Unraveling the UCL Injury of Thumb
A ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb typically occurs when the thumb is forcibly pushed outward and extended away from the hand. T
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 27, 2018
Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid fractures can occur in children and adults. Non-operative treatment typically consists of a short arm thumb spica cast that immobil
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 15, 2018
What Makes a Pediatric Wrist Fracture Different?
Typically occurs with a direct force to the wrist, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. In kids, we typically will see the injury oc
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 14, 2018
Surgical Indications and Treatment of a Metacarpal Fracture
The most common fractures to need surgery would be a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. An athlete probably would have
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018
Understanding the Entire Concussion Protocol
When an athlete is diagnosed or suspected to have a concussion the professional leagues require that the athlete is evaluated in a standard
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018
Sports Related Concussion - Diagnosis and Evaluation
The alteration to mental status can be obvious, such as loss of consciousness (being knocked out), confusion or disorientation. Other sympto
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 7, 2018
Clavicle Fracture (Collar Bone)
Typically occurs with a direct force to the outside aspect of the shoulder or a direct impact to the front of the shoulder, such as a fall d
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 5, 2018
Pectoralis Muscle Tear
The pectoralis major is a broad muscle that includes two major sections. The sternal portion runs from the sternum (breast bone) across to t
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