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 Labral Tears Require Surgery?
Do Labral Tears Require Surgery? Once again is critical to keep this in mind. Physicians should endeavor to treat patients and not their MRI findings. A recent
I’m Worried About My Labral Tear Surgery
There are many reasons why this is one of the most frequent questions that I field from e-mails through my website, or with patients whom I am interacting with
As We Mature (age), Things Change…
... and many of those changes we see on MRIs or X-rays don't necessarily require treatment of surgery. Many of us will develop tears of various structures as
What is the Rotator Cuff?
Frequently mispronounced .... frequently *injured*, hurts at night, and frequently *over-treated* --- It's important to have a basic understanding of what the
Decision Making for Labral Tears and Rotator Cuff Tears [video]
...and we should NOT think like mechanics. Orthopedists and Twitter Thanks to an orthopedic colleague, Dr. Katherine Burns, the Orthopedic community and any
