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rotator cuff healing

Why didn’t my rotator cuff heal ?

You had surgery to repair your rotator cuff tear.  Your recovery was not as rapid or complete as you would have liked.  In an effort to see why your shoulder is

sudden death in athletes

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes continues with alarming frequency.  The most common cause of sudden death in the young athlete is hypertrophic

Rotator Cuff Tears

Is a Subacromial Decompression Useful In Treating Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain exacts a large toll on society at large. Shoulder pain is a significant cause of disability and leads to quality of life issues. Shoulder pain has

Outer hip Pain in Runners

Hip and Groin Pain in Runners

Hip and groin pain while running is a fairly common issue. Groin pain in a runner can be due to the muscles around the hip, the  tendons around the hip, the

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Parameniscal cysts and meniscus tears

Parameniscal cysts are a very common finding on a knee MRI.  The word parameniscal means "next to the meniscus".  A cyst is simply a fluid-filled space or sack.

man carrying barbell at the gym

Distal Clavicle Osteolysis: The Weightlifter’s Shoulder

Pain on the top of the shoulder is very common in many weight lifters and bodybuilders.  Bench press and military presses tend to be the most bothersome

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Why is my little finger numb? Ulnar Nerve Compression

Everyone knows the term the "funny bone".  You hit the inner side of your elbow and receive a zing that goes all the way into your little finger.

snapping triceps syndrome

Snapping Triceps Syndrome

Snapping in the elbow is an uncommon cause of pain.  In certain young children, and especially in young weight lifters, a snapping triceps tendon can cause

burning knee pain

Severe Medial Knee Pain Explained: The Terrible Triad

Severe pain on the inner or medial side of the knee can be disabling.  Many people with terrible pain on the inner or medial side of the knee do not recall

Patella dislocations are very common

The Dislocated Kneecap: It Is More Common Than You Think

Patella dislocations are far more common than we previously thought. Many people assume that an athlete who feels a pop during an injury has torn their

knee replacement

A New Knee Arthritis Treatment Alternative: Arterial Embolization

Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a very disabling condition. Common treatments for arthritis of the knee includes anti-inflammatory medications, physical

Is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Useful In Recovery From ACL Surgery?

One of the biggest challenges in ACL rehab is regaining adequate strength in the surgical leg. Even at 1 year post-op, many patients still demonstrate

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