Blake Bodendorfer, MD

06/09/2026

Broken Hip Recovery.

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...

05/29/2026

Postmenopausal women with meniscus posterior root tears may require targeted intervention.

Results showed age and female s*x were risk factors for medial meniscus posterior root tears.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/22/2026

How to Treat an MCL Sprain.

MCL injuries frequently occur while participating in sports. They are usually caused by twisting, cutting (making quick directional changes), or bending movements.

05/20/2026

Meniscal preservation may improve ACL reconstruction outcomes in concurrent meniscal tears.

In patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with a meniscal tear, partial meniscectomy may increase the risk for revision ACL surgery and conversion to total knee arthroplasty, according to results

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

05/01/2026

Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture.

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.

04/24/2026

11 Common Hip Pain and Injuries in Athletes.

Muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn. In athletes, this type of injury is common in the hip and groin area due to fatigue, overuse, or the improper use of a muscle. The failure to warm up before exercise also contributes to the problem.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!