In The News

by Liz Bonis, WKRC   Click HERE to read the full article.   CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Local doctors say the Flying Pig Marathon is a good reminder that all of us can benefit from exercise. This may be especially true for those living with arthritis.   There’s an event for just about anyone at the […]

Click HERE to listen to the full interview on YouTube.   Bengals defensive lineman Joseph Ossai is recovering from offseason surgery on a torn labrum, Reds reliever Fernando Cruz is dealing with shoulder soreness, and NBA MVP Joel Embiid had a Platelet-Rich-Plasma injection to helo with his knee sprain.   Dr. Trevor Wilkes from OrthoCincy

Click HERE to listen to the full interview   In a recent interview with Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson, La’el Collins revealed that he actually tore three ligaments in his left knee against the New England Patriots in Week 16 of last season. Hobson wrote:   “He says he tore the big three. The ACL, MCL, PCL. And that’s why

To listen to the full interview, click HERE.   Hunter Greene is dealing with the Tibia contusion after being hit by a comebacker during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays, Spencer Steer has a quad issue, and Connor Overton has an elbow sprain. Dr. Adam Metzler from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger on ESPN 1530

by Liz Bonis, WKRC To see the full article, click HERE.   CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A word of caution is coming from area physical therapists. They are seeing a lot of overuse injuries right now, and say those injuries can sideline training.   Whether you’re training for the Flying Pig Marathon or starting a weekend

To listen to the full interview, click HERE. Prized Reds prospects Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand will miss some time due to injuries, De La Cruz with a hamsting problem, and Encarnacion-Strand with a herniation in his back. Dr. Angel Valazquez from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger on ESPN 1530 to discuss both injuries

To read the full article, click HERE. by Liz Bonis, WKRC CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Local healthcare providers are shifting their focus to help prevent bone loss. It could reduce a person’s risk of fractures. OrthoCincy has a team dedicated to preserving a person’s bones for life, and a new study says diet could make a difference.

To listen to the full interview, click HERE. There are a number of injury issues that could affect how the NCAA Tournament plays out. Dr. Forest Heis from OrthoCincy is one of the team doctors for Northern Kentucky University. He joined Mo Egger on ESPN 1530 to talk about the groin injury suffered by Houston’s

by Liz Bonis, WKRC To see the full article, click HERE. CINCINNATI (WKRC) – It’s a busy season for sports injuries, especially for knees. Ask the team physicians that sit courtside in March Madness time, and they will tell you they see a lot of ACL injuries. Those who’ve had to recover from these injuries,

To listen to the full interview, click HERE. Dr. Nick Early joined Mo Egger on ESPN1530 to discuss the ongoing shoulder issues plaguing Reds pitcher Justin Dunn. Why is surgery not being recommended? When could surgery be recommended? What’s a subscapularis? Dr. Early gives the answers to these questions, and more. To learn more about

At the start of Spring Training in 2022, Reds reliever Lucas Sims was already feeling back soreness, and did not get into any spring games…

Click HERE to listen to the full interview. Dr. John Fritch from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger this week to talk about the surgical procedures performed on Jonah Williams and Joseph Ossai, as well as the torn pectoral muscle suffered by a likely NFL first round draft pick. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, offensive tackle Jonah

To see the full article, click HERE. CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Local health care providers remind us that with spring sports, you may save time with injuries by staying out of the emergency room. Maybe it’s been the warmer temperatures or that we have spring fever and just want to get out and get active again,

To listen to the full interview, click HERE. Dr. Trevor Wilkes from OrthoCincy joined ESPN 1530 to talk about Nick Senzel’s return from surgery to fix his fractured big toe, and the possible complications he dealt with this offseason. The two also discussed San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and the possibility that he’ll have

Click HERE to watch the full interview. UC’s Rob Phinisee and Viktor Lahkin left the Bearcats’ loss to Tulane with injuries. Phinisee’s appears to be season-ending. Xavier’s Zach Freemantle is out with a foot injury. Reds pitcher Tejay Antone has suffered a setback in his return from a second Tommy John Surgery, and will miss

by Liz Bonis, WKRC Click HERE to see the full article. CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Local doctors say a newer concept to help with injury repair before surgery could make a big difference in healing afterwards. The professional football season may be over, but for those who need injury treatment — especially surgery — this method

To listen to the full interview, click HERE. With a new season comes renewed optimism. However, a shoulder injury cost almost 50 games from Joey Votto last season and it’s questionable as to whether or not the former All-Star will be ready to begin the season. Joey Votto underwent shoulder surgery near the middle of the Reds

by Liz Bonis, WKRC To read the full article, click HERE. CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Injury recovery is top of mind for many athletes, including those who have to play through injuries, as that’s often called. But whether that is a recent sprain or strain or even a more serious injury that had to be previously

To watch the full interview, click HERE. The Cincinnati Bengals spent most of the regular season enjoying a healthy offensive line. Now in the offseason, Cincy is dealing with injury disasters. Right tackle La’el Collins tore his ACL on Christmas Eve. Starting right guard Alex Cappa injured his ankle in Week 18. Then in the

Click HERE to watch the full interview with Dr. Linz To watch the full interview with Dr. Gates, click HERE. Dr. John Linz from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger on ESPN 1530 to discuss Patrick Mahomes’ high ankle sprain, possible treatments, what the week could look like for the Chiefs QB, how much pain he may

Listen to the full interview HERE. This week, On The Sidelines welcomes Dr. John Linz! He is one of the few board-certified orthopaedic surgeons in Cincinnati who specialize in foot and ankle surgery and he is going to explain to us what is going on with Kansas City Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. What exactly is a

by Liz Bonis, WKRC To see the full article, click HERE. CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Cincinnati Bengals are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday in the AFC championship game. But both teams are trying to overcome injuries. First up, Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams reported a dislocated kneecap. OrthoCincy surgeon Dr. Nick Gates explained why

Click HERE to listen to the full interview. In the aftermath of Damar Hamlin going into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s Bengals/Bills game, Dr. Matt DesJardins from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger to talk about blunt force impact to the chest, life-saving techniques, and equipment that could be used to prevent similar situations at both the professional

Click HERE to watch the full video.   Bengals tackle La’el Collins suffered both a torn ACL and a torn MCL in the Christmas Eve win over the Patriots.   Dr. Amelia Wiggins from OrthoCincy joined Mo Egger to talk about his long-term prognosis and how he initial tests could have indicated that he didn’t

by Liz Bonis, WKRC   To read the full article, click HERE.   CINCINNATI (WKRC) – New research from the National Institutes of Health shows a combination therapy given at your doctor’s office really works to treat pain.   The team at OrthoCincy says pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong, but a