Young Patients with Shoulder Arthritis
Young patients with shoulder arthritis often delay shoulder replacement as there is concern over the longevity of the replacement and difficulty with revision of the shoulder years later. There are …
Shoulder with Arthritis – When is Surgery Needed?
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
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 …
Shoulder Dislocations
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 …
Rotator Cuff Tear
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
Keep YOUR Knee! – Preservation/Restoration Techniques for Cartilage Injuries of the Knee Cartilage Restoration Article
Save Your Knee (Knee Preservation)
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 …
Save your knee – Autologous Chondrocyte implantation
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 …
Guidelines for Injury Prevention in Young Throwers
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 …
Options for Patients with Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
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 …
