If you have ever had a sports injury or illness, you know it can be a difficult experience. You might be dealing with pain, missing out on a championship game, or trying to make a speedy recovery so you can get out there and play again. Fortunately, there is help available in the form of sports medicine. Here's what you need to know.  What Is Sports Medicine?  Sports medicine is a specialized field of healthcare that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating sports-related injuries.

If you injured your knee or have been having trouble moving it because of arthritis, your doctor may have recommended that you see an orthopedic surgeon to see about having replacement surgery. However, because you may have heard things about having your knee replaced, you may be reluctant to follow through. There are many misconceptions that you may have about the surgery which are simply not true. Below is the truth behind a couple of myths you may believe about having knee replacement surgery to help ease your misgivings about having the procedure done.