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Straight, No Chaser: Battered Woman Syndrome and Why Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships

Domestic violence has been in the news quite a bit lately, and among the many questions asked, perhaps the most frequent is beguiling to many: “Why do the victims stay in the abu
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 6, 2017

Straight, No Chaser: The Curse of the Weekend Warrior – Achilles Tendon Rupture

In high school I led the league in stolen bases, and in college my cohorts and I loved inventing ever more creative ways to dunk a basketball. Apparently, my calf muscles worked we
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 8, 2017

Straight, No Chaser: Total Knee Replacement Surgery

When you’re a the big game, whether it’s football, basketball, soccer or otherwise, it’s likely you’re watching a group that includes someone who may requi
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 6, 2017

Straight, No Chaser: Avoiding Summertime Sports Injuries

It’s not just kids that get injured in the summer having fun. Those of you weekend warriors, recreational and actual athletes are very much at risk also. Now, professional at
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 5, 2017

Straight, No Chaser: The Curse of the Weekend Warrior – Achilles Tendon Rupture

In high school I led the league in stolen bases, and in college my cohorts and I loved inventing ever more creative ways to dunk a basketball. Apparently, my calf muscles worked we
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 8, 2016

Straight, No Chaser: Total Knee Replacement Surgery

When you’re a the big game, whether it’s football, basketball, soccer or otherwise, it’s likely you’re watching a group that includes someone who may requi
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 6, 2016

Straight, No Chaser: Avoiding Summertime Sports Injuries

It’s not just kids that get injured in the summer having fun. Those of you weekend warriors, recreational and actual athletes are very much at risk also. Now, professional at
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 5, 2016

Avoiding Sports Injuries

Introduction Today is Super Bowl Sunday, a de facto American sports holiday! Last year, over 111 million Americans watched this exhibition of athleticism and violence. In fact, th
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 7, 2016

Straight, No Chaser: Avoiding Sports Injuries

When the world’s #1 ranked golfer completely ruptures the major part of his ankle’s supportive structure casually playing soccer, it’s time to start wondering if
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD July 13, 2015

Straight, No Chaser: Total Knee Replacement Surgery

When you’re watching the big game, it’s likely you’re watching a group that includes someone who may require joint replacement surgery over the course of his life
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 2, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Avoiding Sports Injuries

Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday, a de facto American sports holiday! Last year, over 111 million Americans watched this exhibition of athleticism and violence. In fact, the last four
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD February 1, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: The Curse of the Weekend Warrior – Achilles Tendon Rupture

In high school I led the league in stolen bases, and in college my cohorts and I loved inventing ever more creative ways to dunk a basketball. Apparently, my calf muscles worked we
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 25, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tip – Caring for Your Ankle Sprain

If you decide not to come to the Emergency Room for your ankle sprain, just think about the mnemonic “RICE.” (This works for any other soft tissue sprain, such as the wrist.) R
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 21, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Golf Injuries

We’re in the middle of summer, which for many of us means a lot of golf (at least on the weekends). You should be aware that golf-related injuries continue to be on the rise. I
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD August 13, 2013