Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - (Page 13) New procedures offer hope including the world’s best golfer by t om for those afflicted with orthopedic problems– effort Tiger Woods has dominated professional golf for so many years, it’s been easy to assume he’s impervious to the physical frailties that can sideline anyone, from top athletes to weekend warriors. Yet even Woods has fallen victim to a fate that plagues so many active people— nagging joint problems. Earlier this year, the superstar underwent arthroscopic surgery to fix damaged cartilage in his left knee. Just two months later, he returned to competition and won the U.S. Open in a dramatic playoff—then revealed he would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in the same knee. And yet, Woods has good cause for hope: Today there is an orthopedic revolution helping joint-pain sufferers regain peak health. Arthroscopy, for example, is minimally invasive and permits faster recovery than traditional surgery. Indeed, in 2002, Woods had a knee arthroscopy and came back in two months to win three of his first four events. His most recent injury requires more time off—but Woods’ prognosis and attitude point to plenty of future championships. “My doctors assure me with the proper rehabilitation and training,” he said on his website (tigerwoods.com), “the knee will be strong and there will be no long-term effects.” starting out young As it turns out, Woods’ knee trouble is emblematic: Orthopedic patients are coming in to surgeons’ offices at a younger age as the wear and tear of highly active lifestyles is taking a toll. At the same time, medical advancements are helping patients return to activity faster and stay in the game for the long term. If you’re an active person, injury can happen from a single event, such as an awkward twist or a direct hit to the body. The damage can also occur vim & vigor • wi nter 2008 wee de 13 http://www.tigerwoods.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 Contents Friendly Faces For Your Health 'Tis the Season to be Safe Eat Your Veggies Joint Effort Fresh Beginnings Decades of Opportunity Keeping Score Your Big Give Roll Up Your Sleeve Tidings of Comfort and Health Blueprint for Safety The Smoke-Free Mom-to-Be Childbirth Trends Moms Choosing Midwives Community Sections Dollars & Sense Ask the Experts Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 (Page Cover1) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 (Page Cover2) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Contents (Page 1) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Friendly Faces (Page 2) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - For Your Health (Page 3) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - For Your Health (Page 4) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - For Your Health (Page 5) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - For Your Health (Page 6) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - 'Tis the Season to be Safe (Page 7) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - 'Tis the Season to be Safe (Page 8) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - 'Tis the Season to be Safe (Page 9) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Eat Your Veggies (Page 10) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Eat Your Veggies (Page 11) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 12) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 13) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 14) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 15) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 16) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Joint Effort (Page 17) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Fresh Beginnings (Page 18) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Fresh Beginnings (Page 19) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Fresh Beginnings (Page 20) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Fresh Beginnings (Page 21) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 22) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 23) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 24) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 25) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 26) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Decades of Opportunity (Page 27) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Keeping Score (Page 28) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Keeping Score (Page 29) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 30) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 31) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 32) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 33) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 34) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Your Big Give (Page 35) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Roll Up Your Sleeve (Page 36) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Roll Up Your Sleeve (Page 37) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Roll Up Your Sleeve (Page 38) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Roll Up Your Sleeve (Page 39) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 40) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 41) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 42) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 43) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 44) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Tidings of Comfort and Health (Page 45) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Blueprint for Safety (Page 46) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Blueprint for Safety (Page 47) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Blueprint for Safety (Page 48) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - The Smoke-Free Mom-to-Be (Page 49) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Childbirth Trends (Page 50) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Childbirth Trends (Page 51) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Moms Choosing Midwives (Page 52) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Moms Choosing Midwives (Page 53) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Community Sections (Page 54) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Dollars & Sense (Page 55) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Ask the Experts (Page 56) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Ask the Experts (Page Cover3) Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 - Ask the Experts (Page Cover4)
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