A SLAP lesion is a tear of the labrum or cartilage disc that encircles the "socket" of the shoulder. A tear can occur as a result of a single traumatic event.
Which Knee Replacement system do you prefer?
Are all knee replacements the same? Each system has it shortcomings and benefits. We currently use knee replacement systems that will accommodate a woman's
I have been told I have a frozen shoulder… what is that?
I have completely updated this post ... please refer to this post on Frozen Shoulder A frozen shoulder is simply a phrase we use for a shoulder joint that
What is cortisone and how do cortisone injections work?
Cortisone is a form of steroid. This type of steroid is a very strong anti-inflammatory -- which is why it is usually successful at alleviating the pain
I have been told I have calcium deposits in my shoulder… what is that?
Calcific tendonitis or calcium in your rotator cuff is one of the most painful shoulder conditions I see in the office. The pain from calcific tendonitis
Considering a Total Knee Replacement?
If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is
Over-testing, Over-utilization – Unintended Consequences and Associated *Costs*
As many would agree, we are an over-tested society. Who is driving this? Are docs ordering more tests because it is easier than explaing the natural history of
I Don’t Know …
"I don't know" Three (powerful) words that are clearly not utilized enough in the multitude of daily encounters that take place between patients and
Social media for orthopaedic surgeons #hcsm #Li
Social media for orthopaedic surgeons By Michael F. Schafer, MD, and Lauren L. Pearson Putting the specialty at our patients’ fingertips A century ago,
Patient Outcomes Similar for Gender-Specific and Conventional Knee Replacements
Patient Outcomes Similar for Gender-Specific and Conventional Knees BY LAUREN UZDIENSKI, AUGUST 24, 2010 Patients who received both a gender-specific and a
Healthcare and Social Media: The Hospital IT Perspective
Guest Post by: Marc Chasin, M.D., MMM, CPE It has been almost a decade since the last time I sat down to write about the impact of the smartphone on
Shoulder Cartilage Defects….
Cartilage defects are a potentially serious issue in any joint. A large enough defect can lead to pain, catching, snapping, instability and potentially