Seeking treatment for a dislocated shoulder falls somewhere between the field-expedience of an super hero thrusting his wounded shoulder back in place and visiting an orthopedist. Actually, if like many you consider your orthopedist to be a super hero, then rest assured when it comes to your [Read More]
Orthopaedic Surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Traditional vs. Reverse
Shoulder replacement is the surgery of choice for more than 50,000 Americans every year. And it’s no wonder: this joint replacement procedure can effectively relieve chronic shoulder pain and improve range of motion. Patient satisfaction rates are 95% after a shoulder replacement surgery. If you [Read More]
What a Torn Meniscus Means
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Any sport or activity that requires quick cutting and turning while running places the structures in the knee at risk of a torn meniscus, especially when bearing one’s full weight and making rapid shifts in direction. But what [Read More]
What Is Trigger Finger and How Is It Treated?
Trigger finger sounds like something out of the wild west, but it’s actually what the condition resembles: a finger that is stuck in a trigger-pulling, bent position. And when it does get un-stuck, the finger snaps into place – whether you’re trying to bend it or to straighten it. In severe cases of [Read More]
Physical Therapy After an Injury
One of the most misunderstood aspects of orthopedic treatment is physical therapy. Why do so many patients dislike PT? Well, they may not like the idea of having to force an injured body through exercises that may be uncomfortable. Also, it can be inconvenient to make time in your life for [Read More]
