Complications of Treatment
Some time ago I wrote a review discussing some of the potential complications of nonsurgical and surgical treatment. When we discuss surgery or nonoperative treatment with patients, we always discuss these issues to the [...]
Frozen Shoulder = Adhesive Capsulitis: The Stiff Shoulder
Stiff shoulders are very common in my practice. Patients often do not even notice that the shoulder is stiff as it is usually a gradual problem that may be present for a while before [...]
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
The biceps muscle is in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and rotate your forearm. It also helps keep your shoulder stable. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Your [...]
Bone Health from the AAOS
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons does a great job of developing and promoting patient education topics online. I cannot reproduce all of the work they have done but we can certainly link to [...]
Skate, Slide and Glide Through Winter Injury-free
Winter sports, such as ice skating, snow skiing, tobogganing and sledding may serve as a great way to get outdoors and exercise, but also can result in injury if proper safety precautions are not [...]
More Complications with Single-incision Repair of Biceps Ruptures from the Elbow
I do many distal biceps tendon repairs every year. I have only recently performed these repairs through a single incision with an endobutton (a special kind of anchor device which holds the tendon to the [...]