An Orthopaedic Family: On the Go with Drs. Jocelyn Wittstein and Tally Lassiter (Video)

Treatment TermsOrthopaedicsSports medicineKnee pain and knee injuryShoulder Dislocation and InstabilityRotator Cuff TearsShoulder pain and injuries SEO Keywordssports medicine Author Erin Hull Overview Jocelyn  Wittstein, MD, and Tally Lassiter, MD, are orthopaedic surgeons in Raleigh who practice what they preach. Content Blocks Section Features Images/Media Text Content CTA Image CTA LinkSoutheastern Orthopedics Shoulder Center Section Features Call To Action Section Features Text Content Header An Orthopaedic Family ContentAt work, the husband and wife treat children and adults with knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries caused by sports or simple wear and tear. At home, they encourage their five children to be active in all types of sports and are mindful of how strength-building exercise can help them prevent sports-related injuries." I would say we ' re definitely an  orthopaedic family, " Dr.  Wittstein said.  " It ' s really nice having a partner in your marriage and also in your work, " Dr.  Lassiter echoed. " You get to combine the passions you have for fitness, for athletics, and for work. "  The pair  are strong believers in cross-training and are cautious to avoiding specializing in one sport, as that can increase the risk of injury. They’ve also encouraged their children to try out a variety of activities -- from soccer and basketball to rowing, taekwondo, and rugby. Their children have responded with a willingness...
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