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Surgery For Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears : Expert Series
You have fallen, you can not move your arm, and you have been told that you have a rotator cuff tear. Do you need to consider surgery to repair your rotator
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Patellar tendon tears are a relatively common and severe tendon injury. Patellar tendon tears will require surgery in order to enable you to walk or return to
Do I Need Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery? – Expert Series
Rotator cuff surgery involves stitching or reattaching your torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus. The surgery to repair your rotator cuff is performed
When Should We MRI Shoulder Injuries?
Shoulder pain is very common. Should we obtain an MRI on everyone with shoulder pain? The quick and obvious answer is no ... but let's explore why. The
What is the Cause of Rotator Cuff Tears? Shoulder Expert Series
The rotator cuff is composed of 4 very important muscles. Together they surround your shoulder and help you move the arm. Rotator cuff injuries can cause
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Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment : Should I Choose Physical Therapy or Surgery?
The rotator cuff is a series of four small muscles that control your shoulder. Tears in the rotator cuff are very very common. It turns out that using the term
Recovery from ACL Surgery : The Psychological Component
As anyone who has had an ACL reconstruction will tell you... it is a big deal. The recovery from ACL surgery is not simple. Not only is an ACL
Physical Therapy Following an ACL Reconstruction : Expert Series #3
Physical therapy is the most critical aspect of your overall recovery from an ACL rupture. Why do I need physical therapy after my ACL reconstruction? You