Father (Y + Xfaulty). Mother (X + X). There is no risk of inherited hemophilia in their sons because boys will inherit their X chromosome from the mother, not the father (they inherit the father's Y chromosome only, which does not have the faulty gene).
Orthopaedic sports medicine. Orthopedic Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedic medicine and sports medicine. The word orthopaedic derives from âorthoâ which is the Greek root for âstraightâ and âpaisâ which is the Greek root for child.
To learn more about Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, hear from our expert in the field - Jonathan Finnoff, M.D. Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine is the largest, most comprehensive practice in the United States for the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Beyond our medical expertise, we have the additional expertise to optimize performance for athletes of all ages and abilities.