Degenerative meniscus tears are very common. Many adults over 55 have one and will not know it. Surgery for degenerative meniscus tears is rarely
ACL Surgery – Start to Finish: Part II
In Part I of our ACL Surgery blog series we discussed many issues pertaining to the ACL and Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery. We touched on: What the
Results of Orthopedic Surgery – Volume Matters
There are very few ways for the public to determine the "quality" of their physician, and whether or not that doctor should be the one performing their knee
ACL Surgery – Start to Finish : Part I
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament - or the ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in our knee. Surgery for an anterior cruciate injury has unfortunately become
Tennis Elbow and (avoiding) Cortisone Injections
Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis is a very common entity seen in a busy Sports Medicine office. Tennis Elbow is a condition where the tendons on the
Shoulder Dislocations
What is a Shoulder Dislocation? A shoulder dislocation is present when the ball (the top of the humerus) of the shoulder is no longer in contact with the
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
Partial rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. It is not uncommon for most people to have an MRI report that mentions a partial rotator cuff
Torn Rotator Cuffs are a Common Shoulder Injury
Torn rotator cuffs are a frequently encountered problem identified in my office on a daily basis. Sadly, far too many patients are under the assumption that
Knee Replacement Surgery Alternatives
Considering knee replacement surgery is a tough decision to make. Prior to taking the leap, many will try all reasonable alternatives to knee surgery
Meniscus Tears and Arthritis – Just because we have a scalpel ….
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine has attracted a lot of attention... and it should. The article focused on a group of patients with
Degenerative Joint Disease Treatments
Millions of people suffer from degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis(OA) of the knee. Degenerative joint disease of the knee is the cause of
Knee Replacement Recovery Statistics
I found the infographic below on knee replacements to be interesting. The statistics match those from within my own practice --- and the creators provide you