Pelvic disorders and overuse injuries aren’t as common as a hip or knee injury but can be seriously detrimental to an athlete’s well being. The pelvis is made up of three bones, two of which connect at the front of the pelvic girdle at a point known as the pubic symphysis. The pubic symphysis is made up of cartilage, which helps to absorb strong forces between the two bones that connect at the front of the pelvis.
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Want to make a runner unhappy? Forbid them to run. People who love to run, either competitively or just for fun, want to be able to run…forever. I admire their dedication, but as a Sports Medicine Physician, I see many runners who face obstacles in their quest to keep… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Providing patient care safely during the Coronavirus crisis has presented physicians and patients with many challenges to overcome. Caring for patients once their surgery is completed and they are out of the hospital is no exception. In this article, I will address how COVID-19 has changed our procedures for post-operative… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD COVID-19 has caused unparalleled changes in our lives, in the way we work, play and even in the way we perform surgery. Because the safety of the patient and the surgical team are paramount, process changes have been occurring at a rapid pace within hospitals across the country. Some… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Governor Ralph Northam has reopened Virginia hospitals for outpatient elective surgeries as of May 1, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has peaked in the Commonwealth and citizens have helped to “flatten the curve” by self-quarantining and using PPE. Hospitals were not overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases and the expected number of… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused many changes, cancellations and postponements of really important events in our lives and your hip replacement surgery falls into that category. You had planned for it for months, maybe even over a year. You’d done your research and been educated by your physician… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD At the time of this writing, we’re all quarantined in our houses, awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who love sports are eager to return to playing with our teammates. You may not know this about me, but I’ve played beach & indoor volleyball for decades… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD As a fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physician, I see patients who have injuries related to playing sports or who have special musculoskeletal issues that may present obstacles to their participating in the sport of their choice. I also work with athletes, both amateur and professional, to help them prevent sports-related injuries. … Read more »
Dr. Boyd Haynes, 61, Newport News, Virginia By: Del MoonMonday, 09 March 2020Athlete of the Month Virginia’s Bone Setters 55+ Men’s Volleyball team has a not-so-secret weapon that their name gives away- they have an orthopedic surgeon on the team. Dr. Boyd Haynes has been playing with the same group of guys around Newport News… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Often touted as the Holy Grail of Orthopaedic research, the search for an affordable and realistic knee cartilage replacement continues to this day. Although many products on the market today claim to “replace” or “regenerate” cartilage, none has been proven to do what is promised. In this article, we will… Read more »