Pain: Good, Bad or Other?
Whenever I think of the word "pain," the first image that comes to mind, and I'm dating myself here, is that of Mr. T, who played Clubber Lane, the villain in Rocky III. When asked by a news reporter for a prediction of his upcoming fight with Rocky, Lane slowly turns...
What Ankle Fracture Treatment Is Right For You?
Ankle fractures are common. I discussed what they are, how they occur, and the symptoms of ankle fractures in previous posts. We will discuss ankle fracture treatment in this post. There are two main types of ankle fracture treatment: Non-surgical and surgical...
The 6 Most Common Causes Of Middle Age Nontraumatic Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is common at all ages, in both active and sedentary people. There are numerous causes of shoulder pain, but as with most things, there are a handful of sources that account for most of the diagnoses. Often the diagnoses can be grouped according to age...
Aging Happily And Healthfully
Everyone wants to age gracefully. Living to an old age, being financially and physically independent, and having lived a life well-lived, is on everyone’s bucket list. How to achieve all of this is way beyond my area of expertise. It involves focusing on many things...
Recovery After Orthopaedic Surgery: Is It Progressing Properly?
Recovery... Jennie had surgery 3 months ago. She is now back to running but has persistent and similar pain. She's frustrated because her pain is "unchanged" despite her surgery and doing everything asked of her postoperatively. Mr. Smith is 6 weeks after surgery. He...
Treating The Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
In a prior post, I discussed what an irreparable rotator cuff tear was and why they can be so problematic. In this post, we will discuss the available treatment options. As with many other musculoskeletal issues, this problem can sometimes be treated...
The Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
You've never had pain in your shoulder before. Then you had a subtle injury. It wasn't even that bad. But you are very uncomfortable, and you can barely lift your arm. Your doctor told you that you have a large and very old rotator cuff tear. You were also...
Hip Dislocation: Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury
A hip dislocation is a devastating injury... Late in the 2019 collegiate football season, Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama’s star quarterback, projected to be the first pick in the 2020 NFL draft, was sacked while playing Mississippi State and sustained a violent injury to his...
ACL Recovery: Your Return After Surgery
You had an ACL surgery. Whew! The hard part is over...So you thought. Your ACL recovery takes a lot more than just surgery. The real work starts now. Your surgery is a significant component of your ultimate recovery, but it is only one aspect. There are a number of...
Root Tears Of The Meniscus (Video)
Root tears are unique types of meniscal tears. In previous posts, we have discussed the various types of meniscal tears, mainly degenerative and traumatic. Additionally, we discussed a specific type of tear - the bucket handle tear. Now I'd like to discuss another...
Subchondroplasty – Is It Right For You?
Do you have arthritis? Has someone told you that you might be a candidate for subchondroplasty? What is subchondroplasty? What does it treat? How does it work? Let's take a look... In a prior post, I described what osteoarthritis is. In short, osteoarthritis is a...
I Have A Swollen Knee. What’s Wrong? (Video)
A swollen knee... It is a common concern. First things first - What are we talking about when we say a "swollen knee"? As far as most joints are concerned, swelling outside the joint and swelling inside the joint have different meanings to your doctor because they...
Distal Biceps Tear: What You Should Know (Video)
Your carrying something. You feel a sudden pop in the front of your elbow. There is immediate pain and a deformity of your biceps. What did you do? Well, you may have torn your distal biceps. What is a distal biceps tear? A distal biceps tear refers to the partial...
Biceps Problems In The Shoulder
Your biceps is an atypical muscle. Other than your triceps, it is the only muscle that crosses both your elbow and shoulder joints. Along with its unique anatomy, comes unique function...and susceptibility to some problems. In this post, we will look at the issues...
Golfer’s Elbow Treatment
The principles of golfer's elbow treatment are simple. The great majority of cases will resolve with time. If the damaged tissue heals, you will be fine. If not, your symptoms are likely to persist. In that case, only surgical removal of the damaged and painful...
Is Exercise Enough To Lose Excess Weight?
This year is no different than others; every January, the gyms fill up with people trying to fulfill their New Years' resolution - to "get in shape." So there they are on the treadmill trying to burn off their holiday pounds and improve their health. I always...
Shoulder Arthritis Treatment
There is no such thing as the correct shoulder arthritis treatment. Once the diagnosis is known, the proper care for any given patient is not necessarily a medical decision but rather a personal choice. The best treatment shouldn't be doctor "directed" but rather...
Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Golfer's elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), like it's cousin, tennis elbow, is an overuse problem of the elbow. Like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow leads to pain and sometimes stiffness. Unlike tennis elbow, golfer's elbow sometimes can also cause nerve symptoms. Let's...
What Is A Patellar Tendon Tear? (Video)
Recently patellar tendon injuries have been in the news. What is the patellar tendon? What does it do? And what is the problem with a patellar tendon tear? Let's take a look... What is a patellar tendon and what does it do? The patellar tendon runs from your kneecap...
What Are The Common SLAP Tear Symptoms?
SLAP tears are a unique type of labral tear. The acronym S-L-A-P stands for Superior Labral tear Anterior to Posterior. In short, the labrum is a cartilage ring that surrounds the periphery of the cartilage surface of your shoulder socket (Glenoid). The lower...
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