Scott Martin

Bio

Scott D. Martin, M.D., is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is also affiliated with the departments of sports medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Martin earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Scranton and his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He did his residency at Cornell Medical School's Hospital for Special Surgery, then went on to clinical and research fellowships in total joint arthroplasty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute, Alabama Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Martin is the head team physician for the New England Revolution Soccer Team, and has consulted for the national Hockey League, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Minnesota Twins. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

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  • Scott Martin
    Scott Martin answered:
    What are the benefits of arthroscopy?
    Benefits of arthroscopy include: Diagnosing knee or hip conditions Treating osteoarthritis...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What is knee arthroscopy?
    Since the late 1970s, surgeons have been able to work inside the knee joint and make repairs...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What are side effects of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate?
    Common side effects of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate include intestinal gas and softened...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    Can supplements help reduce joint pain?
    Glucosamine is a substance normally found in both cartilage and synovial fluid, and chondroitin...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    Can acupuncture and Chinese medicine help treat osteoarthritis symptoms?
    In 1997, a National Institutes of Health consensus panel concluded that acupuncture is an...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What is acupuncture?
    Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique that uses slim needles to stimulate points along...  Full Post
  • Scott Martin
    Scott Martin answered:
    What is acupuncture?
    Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique that uses slim needles to stimulate points along...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    How often should I have corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis?
    For osteoarthritis, most experts recommend limiting corticosteroid injections to no more than...  Full Post
  • Scott Martin
    Scott Martin answered:
    What is the anatomy of the hip?
    The hip is made up of: Bones Key bone structures in the hip include the ilium, the acetabulum (a...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What can cause hip problems?
    Despite its large size, the hip joint is susceptible to sudden injury from a blow or a fall, as...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What is biological resurfacing of the knee?
    Biological resurfacing of the knee is a method sometimes used in selected cases in young people...  Full Post
  • Scott Martin
    Scott Martin answered:
    What is recovery from knee replacement surgery like?
    Your rehabilitation begins immediately after joint replacement surgery. Grasp the overhead bar...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What are side effects of opioid medication?
    Possible side effects of opioid medications include nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness,...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What are causes of meniscal tears?
    Among the most frequently injured parts of the knee are the shock absorbers called menisci,...  Full Post
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    Scott Martin answered:
    What are symptoms of a meniscal tear?
    Symptoms of a meniscal tear, which occurs when the shock-absorbing cartilage in the knee is...  Full Post