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Category Archives: Knee & Shoulder Treatments
How do I know if I damaged my rotator cuff?
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint enabling the head of the upper arm bone to remain…
Shoulder Surgery: Shoulder Replacement
Severe shoulder joint arthritis can be treated with a shoulder replacement. As the arms are not used for walking, shoulder arthritis can usually be managed…
Shoulder Surgery: Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Repairs
A separated shoulder refers to a condition that causes the clavicle (collarbone) to detach from its normal attachment on the shoulder blade. This condition is…
Shoulder Surgery: Rotator Cuff Repairs
Rotator cuff treat treatment usually initiates with a significant effort at conservative therapy. The type of rotator cuff tear (acute versus longstanding), the size of…
Shoulder Surgery: Arthroscopy For Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition. Patients with a frozen shoulder find even the simplest movements of the joint to be difficult.…
Shoulder Surgery: Arthroscopy For Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocation refers to injuries that occur when the ball of the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder moves out of the socket. The most suitable…
What is a SLAP Tear of The Shoulder
A SLAP tear is an injury to a part of the shoulder known as the labrum. The shoulder joint comprises a ball and socket joint…
Shoulder Surgery: Arthroscopic SLAP Repair
A majority of SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tear patients will respond favorably to conservative non-surgical treatments. Patients of SLAP tears will be advised…
Types of Shoulder Surgery
Many common shoulder conditions that are unresponsive to conservative therapy may require surgical treatment. These surgical procedures can range from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures involving…
Defining Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome is also known as a radial nerve entrapment. This condition refers to radial nerve compression or restriction in the tunnel that it…