Category Archives: Orthopedics

Risk and Reward at this Weekend’s Women’s Ice Hockey Championship

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

The 15th International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will bring the world’s best female hockey stars to Vermont from April 7th to April 14th.  Teams will hail from the USA, Canada, Finland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia and Germany.  The USA claimed … Continue reading →

Posted in Concussion, Injury Prevention, M.D, Orthopedics, Sports Injury | Leave a comment

Is Knee Pain Holding You Back?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

My name is Dr. David Halsey and along with Dr. James Howe, I provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients who are suffering from acute and chronic hip and knee problems at Fletcher Allen’s Orthopedic Specialty Center.  We understand … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome – Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome? A large percentage of the patients we see in physical therapy here at Fletcher Allen have shoulder impingement syndrome – one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in adults.  It occurs when the … Continue reading →

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Part 3: The Other Side of the Knife – Crutches & Physical Therapy

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

It’s been two weeks since my surgery and last week I officially became “crutch free”. This was my first time using crutches and to be honest, I wasn’t a big fan. Why? Here are my top five reasons:  5. Getting up during … Continue reading →

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Part 2: The Other Side of the Knife – Surgery and Recovery

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

It’s Thursday – almost 48 hours since my surgery.  I was hoping to post an update yesterday, but to be honest; I was still quite tired and spent most of the day sleeping.  I’m pleased to report that my surgery … Continue reading →

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