Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT

02/23/2026

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Clinical Outcomes Within Two Years after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

PRP may alleviate pain and improve knee joint stability in the short term (at 6 months post-ACLR), but it offers no significant benefits for mid- to long-term pain control or functional recovery. Future studies with standardized PRP preparation protocols, extended follow-up durations, and larger sam...

02/16/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.

02/09/2026

Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique.

A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those treated with standard arthroscopy.

02/04/2026

Honored to share my perspective on Lindsey Vonn's remarkable comeback attempt. As an orthopedic surgeon working with U.S. Ski and Snowboard, I can say that while skiing with an ACL tear isn't typical, elite Alpine skiers like Lindsey have unique biomechanics and compensatory strength that make this possible. Her determination and physical conditioning put her in that very rare category of athletes who might just pull this off. 🎿
https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/winter-olympics-why-doctors-say-lindsey-vonn-has-a-great-chance-to-perform-well-despite-acl-tear-203258160.html

Vonn is not a normal patient with an ACL tear, which is why doctors believe she can compete just nine days after suffering a debilitating injury.

02/02/2026

Study finds surprising differences in knee injuries between men and women.

One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age. The findings, which can be used to improve risk assessment and develop early intervention strategies, will be presented today at the annual me...

01/23/2026

What to Do When You Have No Cartilage in Your Knee.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections is another technique that research shows is effective in treating knee osteoarthritis, including people with no cartilage in their knee. PRP uses concentrated blood platelets that contain growth factors. These growth factors ease pain by reducing the effect of i...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/26/2025

Traumatic Versus Atraumatic Causes of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiology and Outcomes.

Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder caused by traumatic or atraumatic factors, resulting in pain, functional limitation, and reduced quality of life. This systematic review aimed to summarize the pathophysiology, anatomical changes, and functional outcomes of tra...

12/24/2025

ACL reconstruction with reinforced bioinductive implant may yield favorable outcomes.

Published results showed the inclusion of a reinforced bioinductive implant during ACL reconstruction may lead to favorable range of motion, pain and functional outcome scores, as well as low rates of clinical retear at 1-year follow-up.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/19/2025

What Causes Infraspinatus Pain and How Can You Treat It?

The infraspinatus muscle works alongside three other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. It also assists with moving the scapula (shoulder blade)....

12/17/2025

How to protect young athletes from ACL tears, other knee injuries.

The season ending knee injuries of top South Florida professional athletes Tyreek Hill and Alexander Barkov have many thinking about how to protect younger athletes from suffering similar ailments.