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Conor McGregor's comeback ended in 69 seconds. His knee buckled on the very first kick.

UFC doctors suspect a torn ACL, and the mechanism behind it is the same one that injures weekend athletes on ski slopes and basketball courts every week: a planted foot and a rotating body.

New article: the four most common MMA knee injuries, how each one happens, and what a realistic recovery timeline looks like.

corycalendinemd.com/blog/mma-knee-injuries-mcgrego…

Have you ever had a knee give out mid-activity? What were you doing when it happened?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 3

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Be honest: how nervous were you before your first knee cortisone shot?

Does a knee cortisone shot really hurt? After 20+ years and thousands of injections, the honest answer: a quick pinch, a few seconds of pressure, done. Over 95 percent of patients call it mild discomfort, and 80 to 90 percent get months of relief. My new article covers the whole visit step by step, the 48 hour steroid flare, and 4 ways to make your shot easier:

corycalendinemd.com/blog/knee-steroid-injection-pa…

Prefer my articles in Google: corycalendinemd.com/preferred What was your first cortisone shot like, better or worse than you expected?

1 day ago | [YT] | 11

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Knee Arthritis on X-Ray: Normal Knee vs Arthritic Knee Graded 0 to 4
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If your knee has been aching for weeks and you want to know whether it is arthritis or something else, an X-ray usually answers it. I see patients from Franklin, Nashville, Columbia, and across Middle Tennessee who just want a clear read on their knee pain.

New guide walks through what knee arthritis looks like on X-ray, what the 0 to 4 grades mean, and when it is worth getting checked.

Full Guide >> corycalendinemd.com/blog/knee-arthritis-x-ray-grad…

Video >> youtube.com/shorts/_b63Qg2B04...

#MiddleTennessee #KneePain

2 days ago | [YT] | 27

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"Should I wait until my knee or hip pain is unbearable?"

No. That is the most common myth about joint replacement timing, and it quietly trades good years for hard ones. There is no medal for suffering longer, and walking into surgery deconditioned makes recovery start at zero.

Your X-ray does not decide when it is time. Your age does not decide. Your daily life decides. I filmed a 4 minute video on how you will actually know, including the 3 signs I look for in clinic.

New video up now >> https://youtu.be/tw-3jcfPi18

#hipreplacement #kneereplacement

3 days ago | [YT] | 45

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Knee Replacement Mistakes: 5 to Avoid in the First Two Weeks

The most common knee replacement mistakes happen in the first two weeks: doing too much too fast while nerve blocks mask the pain, quitting the plan when swelling peaks around days 3 to 6, and babying the new knee. A Franklin, TN orthopaedic surgeon explains what a normal first two weeks looks like, how to control swelling, and the warning signs (including a fever above 101.5) that deserve a call. Prefer his articles in search at corycalendinemd.com/preferred. Save this pin for your recovery.

Full Video >> https://youtu.be/rtfs_q32A3w

Read More >> corycalendinemd.com/blog/knee-replacement-first-tw…

3 days ago | [YT] | 27

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Hip or groin pain that pinches when you bend or sit? It may be femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Dr. Calendine's new guide covers the three types, the symptoms, and what treatments actually help, from physical therapy to hip arthroscopy. Most people improve without surgery.

Full video >> youtube.com/shorts/K1BgvejkWp...

Read it here:
corycalendinemd.com/blog/femoroacetabular-impingem… and add Dr. Calendine as a preferred source at corycalendinemd.com/preferred.

What hip symptom bothers you most: pain, stiffness, or that catch when you stand up?

4 days ago | [YT] | 19

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The things most likely to ruin your new hip can be as simple as a throw rug.
In my latest video, I break down the 3 mistakes I see most during early hip replacement recovery:

1. Falling. One fall in the first few weeks can fracture bone around the implant or dislocate the joint. Clear the rugs, cords, and dog leash before surgery day.

2. Laying around. Surgery gives you the hardware, but movement and exercise install the software. Physical therapy is not optional.

3. Extremes of position. The implant is solid almost immediately. The soft tissue around it is not. Save the deep flexion for later.

More info >> youtube.com/shorts/RiCUCH5JmM...

The implants are reliable. The variable is often you.

What mistakes would you add to this list? Drop them in the comments and I may cover them in a future video.

5 days ago | [YT] | 46

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New guide: Bunion Surgery, 4 Treatment Options Explained

If a bunion has been bothering you, this guide covers when surgery actually makes sense, the 4 main surgical techniques, realistic recovery timelines, and warning signs to watch for.

Full video >> youtube.com/shorts/1NIJJBqsy6...

Read the full guide: corycalendinemd.com/blog/bunion-surgery-treatment-…

Have you dealt with a bunion before, surgery or no surgery?

1 week ago | [YT] | 12

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Shoulder Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
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Shoulder arthritis builds slowly, and many people brush off that deep ache for years before asking about it. Our new patient guide walks through the symptoms, the real causes, how it shows up on an X-ray, and the full range of treatment from simple home care to shoulder replacement. Written in plain language by Dr. Cory Calendine.
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What is shoulder pain stopping you from doing these days?
corycalendinemd.com/blog/shoulder-arthritis-sympto…

1 week ago | [YT] | 20

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Truckers: worn out a hip or knee from years in the cab?

Dr. Calendine breaks down the joint problems that hit drivers hardest, when it is time to see a specialist, what hip and knee replacement involves, and how you get back to driving, including the DOT physical and your CDL.

Full guide & SiriusXM transcript: corycalendinemd.com/blog/joint-replacement-truck-d… Have you driven a rig after a joint replacement, or are you weighing it now?

1 week ago | [YT] | 10