Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions in Orthopaedic Surgery Patients
Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions in Orthopaedic Surgery PatientsDiscontinuing use prior to surgery can help avoid adverse events Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments such as herbal supplements have become increasingly popular [...]
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
From the AAOS.org What is the rotator cuff and what does it do? The rotator cuff is a large tendon comprised of four muscles which combine to form a "cuff" over the upper end [...]
Introduction to Chondroprotection
Not a day goes by when I am not asked about what patients can do to alter the arthritis changes that affect their joints resulting in pain and impairment in their daily lives. Below [...]
What Causes Tendon Wear and Tear Called Tendinopathy?
I am frequently asked about the cause of those wear and tear changes we see in the tendons of the rotator cuff and elsewhere in the body. In general, I explain it is a result [...]
Knuckle Cracking and Hand Osteoarthritis
I am frequently asked by patients if knuckle cracking will lead to arthritis of the hand. It is a question asked by mothers whose sons (usually) have the annoying habit of cracking their knuckles. [...]
PRP does not improve rotator cuff healing
Patients commonly ask about platelet rich plasma for treatment for their condition. It has been studied in the rotator cuff, elbow tendons as well as the Achilles tendon. Here is some information from AAOS.org [...]