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SLAP and Rotator Cuff Tears: Understanding the Differences

Your shoulder hurts, and you want to start to narrow down the possible culprits. Here, we get into two common shoulder injuries — SLAP tears and rotator cuff tears — and some differences between the two.

Aug 2nd, 2025

Can ACL and Meniscus Tears Happen at the Same Time?

When you injure your knee, the damage might be contained to one connective tissue, or it might cast a wider net and involve more than one tissue, which is often the case with ACL and meniscus tears.

Jul 2nd, 2025

What Are Some Telltale Signs of a Meniscus Tear?

Given the complexity of your knees, it can be tricky to figure out the source of knee pain. A great place to start is to get familiar with the telltale signs of common knee conditions, such as a meniscus tear.

Jun 3rd, 2025

Heal More Comfortably After Orthopedic Surgery With Our Telemedicine Services

Your journey has been a long one, and there’s finally an end in sight — all you need to do is get through orthopedic surgery and recovery. One way we can ease your recovery is through telemedicine.

May 6th, 2025

4 Recovery Strategies for Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery is on your horizon, and there are a few things you can do to ease (and prepare for) your recovery at home. These strategies not only help you heal faster, they can make life a little more comfortable while you do.

Apr 8th, 2025

4 Common (and Treatable) Causes of Shoulder Pain

When you’re struggling with shoulder pain, your world can become a lot more challenging. Here, we look at some common culprits behind shoulder pain and how we go about treating them.

Mar 10th, 2025

Your Treatment Options for Chronic Knee Bursitis

Under normal circumstances, the bursa sacs in your knees are supposed to protect these joints. If you develop knee bursitis, however, these small sacs become the problem — a very painful one, at that.

Feb 10th, 2025

5 Ways to Navigate the New Year With Healthier Knees

Did you know that one-quarter of the American population is hobbled by knee pain? If you agree that life is just easier with healthy knees, read on to explore ways you can boost the health of these important joints.

Jan 14th, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Heal After Meniscus Tear Surgery?

You’re anxious to regain full use of your knee, but first you’ve got to get through surgery and recovery. While everyone heals in their own time, here’s a look at what a typical timeline looks like after meniscus repair surgery.

Dec 1st, 2024

4 Telltale Signs You Have Tendon Damage

The 4,000 tendons in your body are essential for movement, as they connect your muscles to your bones. Given how hard these connective tissues work, it’s not surprising that they can become damaged in the process.

Nov 8th, 2024

Why Does My Knee Keep Giving Out (or Feel Like It's Going to)?

Becoming weak in the knees over love is one thing, but knees that threaten to give out when you’re moving around are quite another. Here are some possible culprits behind knees that feel like they’re going to give out.

Oct 16th, 2024

What Can I Expect After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery?

About half a million rotator cuff repair surgeries are performed each year in the United States, so we’ve learned a thing or two about the recovery process. Here, we share a timeline for a typical postsurgical journey.

Sep 16th, 2024

When Does an Injured Tendon Benefit From Surgical Repair?

You’ve been sidelined by a tendon injury and it’s showing no signs of improving, leaving you frustrated and anxious. It might be time to explore whether surgery is your best solution for moving freely again.

Aug 6th, 2024

How Do I Know If My Ankle Is Sprained or Broken?

You’re hobbling around on a painful ankle, and you’re trying to get to the bottom of the damage. Did you sprain your ankle or break it? And is there a way to tell the difference? Let’s discuss.

Jul 8th, 2024

3 Possible Reasons Your Knee Is Stiff and Painful

One (or both) of your knees has become stiff and painful, and you’re having trouble moving around. Here, we look at some possible culprits behind your knee issue and how we can get you moving again.

Jun 25th, 2024

Can an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?

Your world has become more challenging thanks to an ACL tear, and you’re wondering what the road forward will look like. Well, that depends on a number of things, which we discuss here.

May 16th, 2024

Does My Rotator Cuff Injury Require Surgery?

You have a tear in your rotator cuff and you’re looking forward to using your arm normally again, but is this only possible with surgery? The short answer is, “It depends.” The longer answer is found in this post.

Apr 17th, 2024

How We Diagnose a Tendon Injury

When you’re dealing with orthopedic issues, the most important step is getting the right diagnosis so you can get on the road to relief without delay. Here’s how we accomplish just that with tendon injuries.

Mar 12th, 2024

Why You Shouldn't Ignore That Popping Sound in Your Shoulder

It's easy to ignore strange sounds or sensations in your shoulder, especially if you don't have pain or discomfort. However, these symptoms often point to a problem that can worsen without treatment. Learn more about what those sounds could mean.

Feb 16th, 2024

The Worst Activities to Do for Your Knees

We use our knees all day, so it’s no surprise that knee pain takes a big toll on our lives. Avoiding some activities may help reduce knee pain or even prevent it. In this post, learn which activities you should avoid for your knees.

Jan 1st, 2024

6 Signs of Patellar Instability

If you think your kneecap is just a protective shield, think again. This important part of your knee joint also joins muscles that allow you to move your leg, so when your kneecap is unstable, so is your leg.

Dec 1st, 2023

5 Tips to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery

Your knee pain isn’t getting any better, and you’ve decided that total knee replacement is your best option for, quite literally, moving forward. To make this journey smoother, we offer some tips.

Nov 2nd, 2023

Ongoing Swelling in Your Knee? It Could Be an ACL Tear

When there’s an ongoing issue like swelling in your all-important knee, you’re right to be concerned. There are many roads to knee swelling and we’re going to cover a common one here — ACL tears.

Oct 1st, 2023

The Short Leap From an Ankle Sprain to Chronic Ankle Instability

Thousands of people sprain an ankle each day in the United States and, unfortunately, a fair number of them go on to deal with symptoms that last for a year or more. Here’s how this acute injury can dog you for years.

Sep 1st, 2023

4 Tips to Ease Your Recovery From Shoulder Surgery

You’re having us perform surgery on your shoulder, and you want to know how you can make your recovery go as smoothly as possible. Well, here are four great tips that will have you waving goodbye to shoulder problems.

Aug 1st, 2023

Potential Culprits Behind Your Elbow Pain

You’re experiencing pain in your elbow, which is having a surprisingly large impact on your ability to engage in certain activities. Here, we take a look at the different types of elbow pain and what they might indicate.

Jul 11th, 2023

Recognizing the Signs of a Meniscus Tear

There are many ways you can injure your knee, and a meniscus tear is among the more common. Here, we take a look at some of the signs of a meniscus tear and why intervention is so important.

Jun 2nd, 2023

5 Tips for Dealing With Crutches

The road to better knee or ankle health is going to involve a stint with crutches. If you’ve never used these walking aids before, life can be challenging, so we want to provide you with a few tips to ease this brief journey.

May 1st, 2023

Postoperative Strategies to Get You Back Into Playing Shape

Whether we performed an ACL reconstruction or repaired your rotator cuff, there are some postoperative tips that will help you get back to your active lifestyle, quickly and safely.

Apr 1st, 2023

Regaining Joint Health Through Cartilage Restoration

When you damage cartilage in your joint, the biggest challenge is that this tissue doesn’t regenerate. The goal of cartilage restoration is to overcome this hurdle to restore pain-free movement in your joint.

Mar 12th, 2023

Weak Arm? It Could Be a Problem With Your Rotator Cuff

You lift your arm to wave goodbye to some friends and you struggle with this simple effort. This weakness may signal a problem with your rotator cuff, and we take a closer look at the issue here.

Feb 15th, 2023

How Surgery Can Restore Stability to Your Ankle

You sprained your ankle fairly badly, and since then you’ve developed ankle instability, leaving you more prone to ankle sprains. If you want to step with more confidence, surgery may be your best option.

Jan 18th, 2023

How Soon Can I Return to Play After an ACL Tear?

You’ve torn your ACL and you want to do what you can to maintain your active lifestyle. Here’s a look at some realistic expectations when it comes to returning to sports after a knee injury of this kind.

Dec 9th, 2022

Shoulder Pain? What is a Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitations. Proper diagnosis and treatment is required to restore a pain-free shoulder.

Nov 8th, 2022

What Should I Do If I Can't Bear Weight on My Knee?

You injure your knee and walking has become problematic, but you figure the problem is just temporary. The next day, however, you’re still hobbling around, which means it’s time to get help.

Nov 2nd, 2022

Do I Have Tennis or Golfer's Elbow?

You’re experiencing pain in your elbow and forearm, and you’re wondering whether you may have tennis or golfer’s elbow. These conditions are not only slightly different, they may have little to do with golf or tennis.

Oct 9th, 2022

The Three Ankle Sprain Grades — and How We Treat Them

Each day in the United States, there are approximately 25,000 ankle sprains, which range from mild to severe. To figure out where your sprained ankle falls (and how to treat it), here’s a look at the grading system.

Sep 13th, 2022

The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery for Your Meniscus Tear

You have a meniscus tear that’s causing pain and mobility issues, but you’re hesitant to add to the problem by undergoing surgery. Thanks to arthroscopic surgery, there’s an easier surgical path forward.

Aug 9th, 2022

My Knee Keeps Buckling: What Should I Do?

One minute you’re walking along just fine and the next you're stumbling, as your knee gives out without warning. It’s called knee buckling, and here’s what you should know about the condition and why treatment is important.

Jul 1st, 2022

Clavicle Fractures

Clavicle fractures as a common fracture and usually are initially very painful. Some require surgical fixation to allow healing and optimize recovery however most are able to be treated nonoperatively.

Jun 16th, 2022

Meniscal Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Mensical tears are common causes of knee pain and limitations. Treatment options very from non-operative (medication, therapy, injections) to operative (arthroscopy) depending on the type of tear.

Jun 2nd, 2022

Can My Sprained Ankle Heal on Its Own?

While many mild ankle sprains heal on their own, about 70% of people with acute sprains go on to develop future problems, many of which could have been avoided if they had sought medical help.

Jun 1st, 2022

Elbow Pain: Distal Biceps Ruptures

Distal biceps tendon injuries are a common cause of elbow pain and disability. Most injuries have an acute onset and benefit from prompt diagnosis and treatment. A shoulder and elbow expert is able to quickly diagnosis and provide the best treatment plan

May 27th, 2022

Shoulder Arthritis- What is Shoulder Arthroplasty?

Shoulder arthritis is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional disability. If non-operative treatments fail to provide improvement, shoulder replacement surgery is a successful procedure to help restore shoulder function and eliminate pain.

May 19th, 2022

Understanding the Different Types of Tendon Injuries

You have thousands of tendons in your body which play critical roles in attaching your muscles to your bones. When something goes wrong in this connective tissue, your function can be impaired. Here’s how.

May 4th, 2022

5 Signs of an ACL Injury

You suspect that you’ve injured your knee, but you’re unsure as to the exact nature of the injury. To help you narrow down the possibilities, we review signs that the damage may lie in your ACL.

Apr 4th, 2022

Can You Treat a Rotator Cuff Injury Without Surgery?

Almost two million people seek help for rotator cuff injuries each year in the United States and not all of them undergo surgery. Here’s how they were treated and when you may be able to go the nonsurgical route.

Mar 9th, 2022

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Tendon Pain

Your tendons are critical to your ability to move, as they attach your muscles to your bones. When something goes wrong in this tissue, prompt treatment is key to avoiding much larger problems down the road.

Feb 3rd, 2022

Shoulder Dislocations

Shoulder dislocations are a common cause of shoulder pain and disability. Treatment initially includes of recognition of the injury and x-ray evaluation followed by putting the shoulder joint into proper alignment.

Jan 25th, 2022

How to Prevent Tennis Elbow

Despite its name, tennis elbow is an overuse injury that can occur both on and off the courts. However tennis elbow develops, it can lead to nagging pain in your joint, and you want to do everything you can to avoid the problem.

Jan 3rd, 2022

Knee Pain: The Common Causes

Knee pain is a very common musculoskeletal complaint and the causes can range widely, from arthritis ( cartilage degeneration ) to ligament and tendons to meniscus ( soft cartilage ). 

Jan 3rd, 2022

Can a Sprained Ankle Cause Future Complications?

You think you’ve sprained your ankle, but you’re going to just grit your teeth and wait for it to heal on its own. The problem with this approach is that you may be setting yourself up for much larger problems down the road.

Dec 7th, 2021

Signs and Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder

A frozen shoulder ( also called adhesive capsulitis ) is a common shoulder condition which causes pain and stiffness. This condition usually responds to nonoperative treatments but an accurate diagnosis is needed to provide the best treatment options.

Nov 16th, 2021

Rotator Cuff Tendon Pain

Rotator cuff tendon injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain. Most injuries can be successfully treated nonoperatively but careful examination by a shoulder expert aids in determining the cause of shoulder pain and the best treatment options.

Nov 11th, 2021

When to See a Doctor About Shoulder Pain

While there may be some bravado in gritting your teeth through pain and soldiering on, more often than not, you run the risk of making things far worse. This is absolutely true of shoulder pain.

Nov 9th, 2021

Does Bursitis Cause Knee Pain?

Your knees are not only the largest joints in your body, they’re among the more complex. Thanks to the many components in your knees, there are many ways you can develop knee pain, including bursitis.

Oct 11th, 2021

Six Common Signs of Tendon Damage

Among the complex matrix of connective tissues that keep your body, quite literally, together are your tendons, which attach muscle to bone. Any injury to these tissues can lead to pain and other symptoms.

Sep 13th, 2021

From Tennis Elbow to Runner's Knee: How to Prevent Repetitive Use Sports Injuries

If you enjoy routinely hitting the court, the track, or the field during your free time, you want to make sure that a repetitive use injury doesn’t sideline you. Here are a few tips that will keep you off the bench.

Aug 17th, 2021

What to Expect During and After ACL Reconstruction

You’ve badly damaged your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and you want to restore full function to your knee. ACL reconstruction surgery is a great way to accomplish this, and here’s what you can expect.

Jul 25th, 2021

How Is a Sprained Ankle Graded?

More than 25,000 people sprain an ankle each day in the United States, some worse than others. Here’s a look at how we grade sprained ankles to ensure that you get the care you need.

Jun 9th, 2021

Returning to Sports After a Rotator Cuff Injury

Shoulder injuries are relatively common, especially among athletes of all levels. If you have a rotator cuff injury, here’s how we can help you recuperate and get back to enjoying the activities you love.

May 17th, 2021

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024

Shoulder Fractures- Overview of Proximal Humerus Fractures

Shoulder fractures (proximal humerus fractures) are one of the most common broken bone injuries. These occur with a fall or twisting injury. Most proximal humerus fractures do not require surgery but careful evaluation by a shoulder expert is needed.

Feb 13th, 2022

Triple-bundle reconstruction to offer advantages for acromioclavicular joint instability

Patients who underwent triple-bundle reconstruction for ACJ instability had superior horizontal ACJ stability than those undergoing a single-bundle procedure.

May 4th, 2021