Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Waterman recently contributed to a new publication in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy examining when temporary knee-spanning external fixation should be used in the early treatment of knee dislocations. Knee dislocations are serious injuries that...read more
Brother and sister Gonzalo and Christina Chavez share more than a family connection. They both love soccer and play competitively, both tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee in fall 2019 and both thank orthopaedics and sports...read more
A recent feature in Becker’s Spine Review examined what remains broken in musculoskeletal care, emphasizing that the issue is not a lack of innovation, but systemic inefficiencies that continue to impact patient outcomes. Orthopedic leaders pointed to persistent barriers...read more
Dr. Brian Waterman recently presented on bone block reconstruction for shoulder instability at the Shoulder 360 Miami South Beach conference Dr. Brian Waterman recently delivered a presentation on bone block reconstruction for shoulder instability at the Shoulder 360 conference...read more
Dr. Brian Waterman recently served as a program committee co-chair for the 2nd Biennial meeting of the International Knee Dislocation Study Group, held in Toronto. The meeting marked a significant gathering of leading orthopedic surgeons, researchers, and thought leaders...read more
Preparing for surgery involves more than setting a date and arranging a ride home. What you eat—and drink—before and after your procedure plays a critical role in how well your body heals, how quickly you regain strength, and how...read more