Chad Smith M.D.’s love of sports led him to become an orthopedic surgeon. His love for Louisville brought him to Louisville’s leading provider of orthopedic care after advanced training in sports medicine. With Norton Healthcare teaming with the Louisville Cardinals as their official health care provider, Dr. Smith is also the head team physician for…
If you’ve had surgery or a serious injury, you likely were prescribed a short course of narcotic painkillers, or opioids. With the opioid addiction epidemic, physicians are taking a closer look at alternative pain management. “Research shows there are some short-term benefits in certain situations, but there have never been any studies showing the long-term…
Everyone knows there’s no place like home. That’s especially true when recovering from illness or injury. Norton Healthcare and LHC Group Inc. announced recently the formation of a joint venture partnership – creating Norton Home Health – to enhance in-home health care services for patients in Louisville and across the region. The two organizations will…
You have a thing for bags. The bigger the better, right? Sure, a big, fabulous bag might be able to hold everything you want to carry with you, but all that extra baggage is doing a number on your body. Take a look at how large bags cause unwanted damage — and what you can…
Scoliosis affects about 7 million people in the U.S. People with scoliosis have an abnormal curve in their spine, which can vary in severity. For those who need treatment, options range from physical therapy, such as the Schroth method, to bracing and spine surgery. The Schroth method for nonsurgical scoliosis treatment The Schroth method is…
For a self-described “nerd who loves sports,” it’s no surprise that Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., has built a successful career in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Her specialties with Norton Orthopedic Institute combine her passion for problem-solving with the dexterity and precision she developed as an athlete. Plus, she couldn’t…
Tiger Woods’ back surgery – anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery – performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters is a less invasive way to repair the lowest disc in the spine at the pelvis. Tiger had three previous surgeries to relieve pain in the very bottom of…
Advances in joint replacement have greatly improved the precision of the surgeon’s work, speeding recovery and reducing time in the hospital. But if the patient’s knee is scarred from prior surgery, atypical since birth or even damaged by injury, the sophisticated tools that help guide the surgeon haven’t been of much use. Until now. An…
It can feel like a scary world out there, with potential danger lurking around every corner. You may be diligent and on guard for hazards when you leave your home, but you could be missing one of the worst offenders right in your own home. The last step. That’s right, the step just before your…
If you’ve been struggling with a stiff and swollen knee that may be difficult to straighten or is sometimes painful when twisting, you may have a torn meniscus. Your physician can diagnose it and will likely prescribe rest, ice and medication to relieve the pain and allow the injury to heal. However, some meniscus tears…
Photo by Mike Gladu Push, pull. Push, pull. Push, pull. With each powerful pedal, 55-year-old Curtis Tolson propelled himself closer to the finish line. He was determined to step off his bike a champion. Not just a champion. But a world champion. Push, pull. Push, pull. Push, pull. He’d competed in this race before. Four…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new less invasive implant for shoulder replacement that requires less healthy bone removal to anchor the new joint in place. By removing less bone, patients potentially may have less pain while recovering and better range of motion than with conventional shoulder replacements. Norton Orthopedic Institute…
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