Arthritis is one of the most common reasons that people will come to an orthopedic surgeon.  I find that more often than not a true understanding of what the term “arthritis” means is the first and most useful step in helping to define a treatment plan that is individually tailored.  I aim to help in

• Tags: Arthritis, Arthritis knee, Hip pain, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis, shoulder pain
• In Arthritis, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

The idea of joint replacement can be rather daunting. Those that are suffering from severe or chronic joint pain often shy away from surgery due to worry of a long recovery period, especially those considering hip, shoulder, and knee joint replacement. Oftentimes, the information about these procedures are misconstrued and the fear is unnecessary. The

• Tags: hip joint, Hip pain, Joint replacement, knee joint, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff, shoulder pain
• In Arthritis, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

There are many reasons for patients to come see an orthopedic surgeon, but one of the most recognized and successfully treated problems we see are rotator cuff tears.  The rotator cuff is a series of four deep muscles in the shoulder, which functions to keep the ball and socket shoulder joint centered for optimal range

• Tags: Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff tear, shoulder pain, Sports Injuries
• In Shoulder, Sports Injuries

ROTATOR CUFF INJURY OVERVIEW — Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Repetitive activities and overuse can injure tendons and lead to pain and impaired function. This is called tendinitis or tendinopathy. Although the most common cause of tendinitis is overuse, it can also be caused by other conditions. Tendinitis is

• Tags: Rotator cuff tendinitis and tear, shoulder pain, Sports Injuries, Tendon Tears
• In Shoulder, Sports Injuries