Medicine. Innovation. Healthy Living. Generosity.
Mark C. Engasser, MD — Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 46 years of surgical and medical experience treating athletic injuries and orthopedic conditions.
A Note from Dr. Pickleball
My brother-in-law, a fellow orthopedic surgeon whose judgment I greatly respect, recently sent me two fascinating articles about longevity and the extraordinary lengths people are willing to go to slow down aging.
— Dr. Pickleball
Read Today's MusingThree musings, one goal: Keep moving, stay strong, and enjoy the game—and everything else life has to offer.
A little medicine, a little humor, and a few thoughts on living—and playing—well.
An experimental cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis raises a once-unthinkable question: can lost cartilage be restored instead of replaced? Dr. Engasser reviews what the early science shows—and why promising is not the same as proven.
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A billionaire spends a fortune trying to slow aging, and a national survey puts a price tag on an extra year of healthy life. Dr. Engasser compares the two—and shows why the most powerful longevity tools, from muscle to friendship, cost relatively little.
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Bone on bone? Don't schedule that knee replacement just yet! Today I examine new weight-loss medications, unloading braces, the often-forgotten kneecap, and why your X-ray doesn't get to decide when you need surgery. Medical science with a little humor—and a lot of common sense.
Read the Full MusingA follow-up to his Veterans Day tribute: after readers shared remarkable stories of their fathers' military service, Dr. Engasser reflects on the families who sacrificed at home, the fathers who came home changed, and those who never came back.
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This Veterans Day, Dr. Mark Engasser remembers his father’s quiet service in World War II and reflects on the courage, hard work, humility, and sacrifices of the veterans who helped shape America. A family photograph of his father beside a WWII aircraft appears in the article.
Read the Full MusingOrthopedic conditions, pickleball injuries, sports medicine, injury prevention, and maintaining mobility — practical guidance from an experienced orthopedic surgeon.
Artificial intelligence in medicine, AI drug discovery, cancer research, diagnostics, and clinical trials — exploring how technology is transforming healthcare.
Healthy aging, exercise, strength, independence, and emerging research into extending healthy lifespan — science-based insights for adults who want to stay active longer.
Could artificial intelligence and medical breakthroughs help today's adults over 50 live longer, healthier lives? Doctor Pickleball explores the science, the possibilities, and the limitations of emerging medical discoveries.
Pickleball injuries in the mature athlete run the gamut from ankle sprains to ACL tears, low back sprains to rotator cuff injuries. Many problems are nagging issues that do not prevent you from playing, but need a little help.
This website is a source for common sense information about frequent pickleball injuries and conditions. It also provides practical advice such as ways to prevent injury, when to see a doctor, have an MRI, or even consider surgery.
We want your OMG moment to mean "One More Game" versus a surprise "Oh My Gosh!" response to an unexpected physical problem that might have been minimized or prevented.
Dr. Engasser has over 46 years of surgical and medical experience in treating athletic injuries and orthopedic conditions.
As an avid pickleball player himself, he brings both clinical expertise and firsthand experience to his advice for the pickleball community.
