Degenerative arthritis of the shoulder affects roughly 4% of the population. The shoulder with arthritis is often present for many years before it becomes symptomatic. As the arthritis progresses it …
Why I love performing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty is because it’s what I became interested in during my early orthopedic life. As a resident, I was fortunate to have worked with …
When shoulder dislocations occur the ligaments that keep the shoulder in place tear. They typically tear off the glenoid (socket) side of the joint along with the labrum. Less commonly …
Have you been told that you have a rotator cuff tear that cannot be repaired? Historically there are really no options for the younger patient. Superior Capsule reconstruction was introduced …
Keep YOUR Knee! – Preservation/Restoration Techniques for Cartilage Injuries of the Knee Cartilage Restoration Article
Save your Knee! Knee preservation One of my primary interests is helping younger patients who have early arthritis or loss of meniscus. There are a host of options for this …
Cartilage lesions and arthritis is the bane of the human knee. There are not many good options when it comes to treating these lesions in young patients. Yet they cause …
Here are the guidelines for injury prevention in young throwers. The incidence of shoulder and elbow injuries are increasing at an alarming rate in youth baseball. With the demands on …
Here are some options for patients with Irreparable Rotator Cuff tears. Rotator Cuff tears are the most common cause of disabling shoulder pain. Persons with these tears often complain of …
This entry documents my own experience with “Tennis Leg”. As per my previous entry, tennis leg is a tear of the calf muscle known as the medial head of the …
