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
You MUST have surgery
"You must have surgery ... " 20 something years ago I was faced with a very important decision. What specialty would I choose to pursue as a physician?
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
Podcast #4 – Sports Medicine Just Got Social
In episode 4 we explore a biological approach to various common orthopedic issues such as rotator cuff tears. For too long, Orthopedists and the medical device
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis .. You Have to Believe in Biology
Rotator cuff tendinosis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The pain caused by rotator cuff tendinosis is usually on the outer side of your arm.
Does A Bicep Tear Require Surgery?
A distal bicep tendon tear or tear of your bicep tendon at the elbow are a common cause of pain, swelling and a "Popeye" bicep deformity. Many patients tell
Rotator Cuff Healing : 4 Key Facts to Understand
You are considering rotator cuff surgery. You are concerned about your rotator cuff healing and recovery. Many rotator cuff tears will heal after surgery. Some
5 Facts You Must Know About Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common reasons why people have shoulder pain. But there are many people who have rotator cuff tears and have no pain.
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