Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve the quality of life in an individual who has a successful result. To the contrary, if you have a
Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Tears “Normal”
Your shoulder hurts and you see your doctor. You expect an MRI to be performed, and many doctors will oblige you and order that MRI. But .. what if I told you
Shoulder Pain When Lifting The Arm : Causes and Cures
Not being able to lift our arms because of shoulder pain is a prevalent problem. Some of you woke up and couldn't move your shoulder. Some of you may have
Knee Replacements : Success Is Process Driven
Successful knee replacements can radically improve your quality of life. On the other hand, if your knee replacement does not go well, it will be a source of
Preventing ACL Tears – The Role of Hip Strengthening
Tears of the ACL or the Anterior Cruciate Ligament are occurring at an alarming frequency. Women are more susceptible to tearing their ACL due to a number of
Groin Pain In Athletes
Groin pain in athletes is becoming far more common. Single sports participation and relative over-training can put you at risk for developing groin pain. Until
Knee Pain … How Everything Is Connected — Why Can’t We Treat The Whole Person?
Tim appeared no different than your average middle aged man. He was complaining of knee pain. His knee hurt when he woke up and it would be stiff if he sat
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Do I Need Surgery?
Many Orthopedic Surgeons believe that partial rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. The issue is that partial rotator cuff tears are
Physicians and An Online Presence : Patella Tendon Case Study
On Sunday November 29th, Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks suffered a patella tendon tear. The press was all over it. Mr Graham was an active part of
Why is My Knee Swollen?
A swollen knee can be caused by an injury, overuse, or an underlying disease. When your knee swells, it is due to fluid building up in or around the knee. It is
The Broken Clavicle or Collar Bone – Four Myths You Need To Understand
The clavicle or collarbone is one of the most commonly broken bones in our body. It represents 4-5% of all fractures. Fractures of the clavicle are more common
When Can I Exercise After ACL Surgery?
After you have recovered from the initial pain of your ACL surgery, you will start to wonder what activities are acceptable to perform after ACL surgery, and