A partial ACL tear is an incomplete tear or injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Partial ACL injuries might be treated differently than a
Your Role in Avoiding Medical Errors 101…
Most of you are quite familiar with the rather astounding facts regarding medical errors. There are many reasons why medical errors occur in healthcare. There
Shoulder Anatomy Video
This is one of the best shoulder anatomy videos around. Once you have a better understanding of the anatomy of the shoulder then you can start to explore what
My shoulder snaps and pops and I hear clicking … why?
Snapping Shoulder Shoulder snapping or popping is a very common complaint. A grinding sensation in the shoulder is even more common. The shoulder is a very
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Pain Rotator cuff injuries are very common. Over the age of 30, the rotator cuff is responsible for the shoulder pain that most of us
What is Rotator Cuff Tendinosis?
Rotator cuff tendinosis is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Your rotator cuff tendons control the motion of your shoulder joint. They are four
How do I know if I have a full thickness rotator cuff tear [Updated]
While full thickness rotator cuff tears are very common, let's back up and start with the basics about these 4 little muscles. The rotator cuff plays a key
Can tendinosis or partial tears progress to full tears of the rotator cuff?
Does rotator cuff tendinosis progress? Since rotator cuff tendinosis represents a(n) (age related, genetic or post-traumatic) degenerative condition, and
What is an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
The arthroscope is a fiber optic camera inserted into the shoulder through a small stab wound. This serves as our eyes within the joint. With the advent of a
Do I Need Therapy or Rehabilitation Before Knee Surgery
Patients facing knee surgery -- especially knee replacement surgery as well as surgery to reconstruct the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) will benefit from
Can meniscal tears be “fixed”?
Repairability of Meniscal Tears: There are a number of variables which determine whether your tear is repairable or not. Only a certain portion of the
What is a Partial ACL Tear?
The the anterior cruciate ligament --ACL --is one of the more vital and more easily injured ligaments within our knee. Ligaments are very tough, fibrous tissue