“Unfortunately in our field, there often is acceptance and use before there is data,” When I came through my training, I never saw patients over 40 who
It’s Where Your Patients Are… Where Are You?
There's little question that more and more physicians are starting to understand the opportunities offered to them by establishing a presence on the web...
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
Partial rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. It is not uncommon for most people to have an MRI report that mentions a partial rotator cuff
Torn Rotator Cuffs are a Common Shoulder Injury
Torn rotator cuffs are a frequently encountered problem identified in my office on a daily basis. Sadly, far too many patients are under the assumption that
Knee Replacement Surgery Alternatives
Considering knee replacement surgery is a tough decision to make. Prior to taking the leap, many will try all reasonable alternatives to knee surgery
The 7-Minute Workout
We all know the benefits that daily exercise may bring to our aging bodies. The benefits are far from being simply physical in nature. But... We're
Preventing Pitching Injuries
As the weather warms and the fields are prepared, another season of baseball is upon us. I remember quite well how excited I was about the start of another
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears : Prevention is the Goal
Despite extensive research, better diagnostic skills and reconstructive techniques, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are still a devastating injury with
“You Need Surgery!” : Well, Maybe Not….
The past few weeks saw a number of articles and papers come out on the issue of elective orthopedic surgery. When you are being told you "need" surgery for
Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears: Just because we have a scalpel…
Numerous papers over the last few years have demonstrated a very significant increase in the number of patients being indicated for surgery on their rotator
Meniscus Tears and Arthritis – Just because we have a scalpel ….
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine has attracted a lot of attention... and it should. The article focused on a group of patients with
Communications Is The Key Element in Curing Healthcare
Much has been said about the power of email, portals or the plethora of text based reminders or apps that notify you of a goal that has been or needs to be