The reinjury or recurrence rate after rotator cuff surgery is high. The recovery from rotator cuff surgery is far longer than most of us find acceptable. The
Can A Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger?
Many people suffer from shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tears. Many small rotator cuff tears are managed very well without surgery. While the tear might not
What is an AC Separation- Terminology Tuesday
AC Separations are a relatively common cause of shoulder pain and deformity. An AC Separation, also called a Shoulder Separation is a different injury then a
What is a Shoulder Subluxation? : Terminology Tuesday
Subluxation is a term that Orthopedic Surgeons commonly utilize. For the purpose of this post we will put it in the context of shoulder injuries. Our shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder Pain at Night
Shoulder pain at night is a prevalent and potentially debilitating problem. For some of you, the pain is sharp when you change your sleeping position. For
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis: Is a Cure Possible [Updated]
Rotator cuff tendinosis is a very common cause of shoulder pain in the adult population. By definition, rotator cuff tendinosis means that your rotator cuff
Why Second … Or Third Opinions Are Important
Office hours can be daunting ... for both you as the patient and me as the physician. I want to listen to you, educate you and offer you a potential diagnosis
AC Separations- When is Surgery Considered? Video Discussion.
AC Separations are a relatively common cause of shoulder pain and deformity. An AC Separation, also called a Shoulder Separation is a different injury then a
Can My Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger ?
Rotator cuff tears are very common and are a common source of shoulder pain. The chance of you having a rotator cuff tear increases with age because the
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
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
