Night pain is a very common complaint among shoulder pain sufferers. By far the most common cause of night pain is the rotator cuff. Common rotator cuff problems that can cause night pain include: partial … continue reading
Reinjury After Rotator Cuff Surgery
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 issue is the “biology of tendon healing”. It … continue reading
We Can Make a Difference …
Sue was an amazing nurse. Despite 20 years of experience, she maintained a style and workflow that brought unsurpassed comfort to her patients. Nearly every patient who was under her care during their hospital stay … continue reading
Fats and Carbs … How Do We Know What To Eat?
Why is an Orthopedist talking about dietary habits… because it is important. All I know about nutrition I learned after medical school. Schools do a poor job at educating doctors… and hence, docs do a … continue reading
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 have healed, you have very little residual pain … continue reading
What is a Plica? Terminology Tuesday
A plica is felt to be a common cause of knee pain. There is a lot of misunderstanding about a medial plica. Let’s try and set the record straight on what a plica is and … continue reading
Meniscus Tears in Children
Meniscus tears in children are relatively common due to sports. Many of those meniscus tears will heal spontaneously over 4-6 weeks after the injury. Certain meniscus tears in children will require surgery. The meniscus is … continue reading
What Are Shin Splints? Terminology Tuesday
Overuse injuries are common in runners and active individuals alike. Shin splints are one of the most common overuse injuries we see. Unfortunately, many people refer to any pain along their shin as shin splints. … continue reading
What Is a Stress Fracture? Terminology Tuesday
Stress fractures are a relatively common cause of injury in runners and athletes alike. Stress fractures come in all shapes and sizes. We can develop a stress fracture of our toes or the largest bone … continue reading