Injuries are par for the course if you’re an athlete – whether you’re an amateur, play high school or college sports, or are a professional athlete. In order to keep your body healthy and ready for play, you need to practice proper maintenance of your body as well as be ready for an efficient diagnosis […]
Orthopedic surgeons
Why Would an Orthopedic Surgeon Recommend Shoulder Surgery?
Damage to the shoulder joint can cause significant pain, instability, and the inability to move the shoulder very well if at all. When the shoulder pain and disability become unbearable, surgical intervention can restore your normal function once again. Let’s talk about some of the most common reasons for having shoulder surgery, and where you […]
What Happens if a Rotator Cuff Repair Is Not Performed?
The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons supporting the top end of your upper arm bone like a cuff. Although these tissues are strong and durable, they are not immune to trauma and overuse injury. Tiny tears can develop in the rotator cuff, and these can cause constant shoulder pain. Fortunately, an orthopedic surgeon […]
Why Does My Doctor Want Me to Get a Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Shoulders contain complex parts that are susceptible to injuries. Your orthopedic doctor may recommend shoulder surgery depending on the severity of your condition. In some cases, your doctor may advise you to undergo reverse shoulder replacement surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon will switch the ball and socket in your shoulder joint. This reversal sometimes […]
What is the difference between a physical therapist and a sports medicine doctor?
People with injuries from playing sports may lump a physical therapist and sports medicine doctor together. While both health professionals treat patients with orthopedic pain symptoms and injuries, they are not one and the same, although you may come across both of them over the course of injury treatment, since physical therapists and sports medicine […]
