When we contemplate how injuries occur, most of us think about a single moment of trauma or forceful impact. However, many injuries are caused by overuse – the accumulation of repeated “micro-impacts” that can eventually lead to larger tears or fractures in bone and the surrounding tissues. While not as gruesome or immediately painful as […]

As anyone who’s ever had their feet swept out from under them on an ice rink can attest, winter sports are not all tinsel and mistletoe. One moment you could be carving up the ski slope like a phantom, and the next you could be facedown in a patch of snow with your skis criss-crossed […]

When summer begins to wind down, many folks ditch the pool floaties and look forward to their winter sport of choice – skiing, snowboarding, sledding, skating, or even just getting into a good old-fashioned snowball fight. As with most outdoor activities, injuries may be lurking around the next bend, waiting to steal your holiday joy. […]

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, close to 53,000 people undergo shoulder replacement surgery every year. Total shoulder replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged parts with artificial prosthesis. When Is A Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Needed? These are some of the common conditions that necessitate total shoulder replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis: Also termed […]

Rotator cuff injuries are some of the common causes of shoulder surgery. A study showed the rates of shoulder rotator cuff surgery and repairs went up by 141% between 1996 to 2006! The rotator cuff is the reason why we can lift the arms above our head, or be able to swim and play sports […]

On an average more than eight million sports related injuries occur every year in the U.S. and 65% of these injuries occurred in the age group between 5 and 24 years. More men sustain sports related injuries than women. More than one third of such injuries occurred in athletic fields, sports facilities and playgrounds. Almost […]

The medical name for a frozen shoulder, “adhesive capsulitis”, usually leaves people with one question, “what is adhesive capsulitis?”. Well, what is adhesive capsulitis? While the name itself might not bring up much in your mind, this condition affects between 2 to 5% of the population in the US. The condition is more common women […]

Over time, the cartilage, bones, and joints in your shoulder grow old and weak. Arthritis may set in, further weakening your shoulder and making it “rusty”. Pain, swelling, and discomfort are common when this happens. To prevent your damaged shoulder from becoming worse, doctors recommend a total shoulder replacement procedure. Total shoulder replacement procedures involve […]

Injuries are common for people involved in sports. Research has shown that over 3.5 million children under the age of 14 fall victim to sports injuries every year. While general physicians are equipped to handle minor injuries, it’s best to visit sports medicine doctors for comprehensive care. What Do Sports Medicine Doctors Do? The job […]

Do you experience any pain when tying your seat belt? Are you unable to lift your arm or move it from side-to-side? Acromioclavicular arthritis, also known as AC joint arthritisis a common form of arthritis in the shoulder. The AC joint is the part of the body where the collarbone and the shoulder blade meet. […]