October 2015

23 Oct 2015 On The Air With Dr. T.O. Souryal ACL, Brostrom procedure, cortisone, deep tissue massage, Dr. Craig Garrison, Dr. T.O. Souryal, friction massage, hamstring injury, ITB, laxity, ligament, Meniscus, MRI, PRP, re-injury, referred pain, sports medicine, sprain, strained quad, tendonitis

10/17/15 #549: Our Bodies are Magnificent

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Popular segments are back, starting off with The Business of Medicine on the topic of cringe-worthy medical bills and a reminder for patients to look past the sticker shock to their own premium, deductibles, and copays. A Souryal Story about an ACL patient leads to a discussion about differing rehab protocols between surgeons and physical therapists with sports specialist Dr. Craig Garrison. At the top of the hour, Sports Medicine 101 covers cortisol and cortisone derivatives as anti-inflammatories that can be curative, or prematurely age joints if overused.

The calls start with a Navy veteran thanking the Doc for directing him to get an MRI and the questions keep coming fast and furious by phone, email, and texts. A college runner has pins and needles while running distance, a firefighter has outer knee pain but only when sprinting, and full range of motion has not yet returned for one caller eight weeks after ACL and meniscus surgery. There are several calls about rolled ankles and The Doc explains all about stability issues, even that clunky unfashionable shoes may give the best support.
There are questions about back pain, an arthritic shoulder, a strained quad, another asymmetric quad after a tendon repair, a weird foot sensation, and what a a dip or iron cross may be. You may even find out where to get a tasty bacon margarita.

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19 Oct 2015 On The Air With Dr. T.O. Souryal ACL, ankle break, arthritis, bulging disc, bunion, degenerative disc disease, Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Dr. T.O. Souryal, hammerfoot, herniated disc, inflammation, medial collateral tear, muscle spasm, referred pain, sciatic nerve, shoulder debris, sports medicine, torn labrum

10/10/15 #548: Tailgating Season

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Spine authority Dr. Scott Blumenthal joins Dr. Souryal to talk of homecomings, tailgating, turf, knees, necks, and backs, too.

Discussions range from the difference between a crick and a pinched nerve to why the pain in a herniated disc may come and go, the difference between mechanical and medical problems, and what an X-ray can and cannot show.

Callers include a a little league coach with a sudden shoulder pain, a hiker who broke her ankle in Hawaii, a runner/biker with a numb foot, a golfer with shoulder trouble, and so many more. An active five year old had a rare PCL injury on a trampoline and her parents wonder if there are new surgical options that may stabilize her knee without requiring her to wear a brace for years. The show ends on a high note with a call about arthritis and a miracle pill.

5 Oct 2015 On The Air With Dr. T.O. Souryal ACL, bone chips, bone spurs, Craig Sager, cramps, Dr. Craig Garrison, Dr. T.O. Souryal, elbow pop, golfers elbow, hydration, injury rate, latarjet procedure, Meniscus, overtraining, recovery, rotator cuff, spasms, spinal stenosis lumbar, sports medicine, tibial torsion

10/03/15 #547: Grass is Greener, and Softer

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There is not so much chatter today just call after call. Topics start with rotator cuffs, getting a good diagnosis and second opinions, doing your homework on surgeries and doctors, and musings on whether and why injury rates have gone up over time in both the pro world and lower levels. Bigger bodies in motion, overtraining, insufficient recovery time, and education all play a part.

Dr. Craig Garrison, director of sports medicine at Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine joins Dr. Souryal for a short time. The doctors agree that real grass is way better than artificial!

Is a replacement surgery in order for an active 53 year old? What it the link between protein powder and cramps? Can a dedicated runner, who has had four scopes on his knee, keep running? Dr. Souryal has answers and some good advice for those who like to push through the pain: get good shoes to absorb the shock, listen to your body, and stop when you are limping,

Later a college football player has shoulder instability and Dr. Souryal runs down the options for his concerned Dad, and a resident calls in to clarify what Laterjet Surgery is exactly. The show ends on a familiar refrain: When in doubt- get it checked out!