If you’ve ever bumped your elbow, you’ll know about the sharp, unpleasant pain it can cause. This is called your ‘funny bone’ – although it’s often less than funny! Fortunately, most funny bone sensations are from minor knocks to the ulnar nerve, and only last a short time. But when pain or discomfort persists – […]

Outpatient surgery is any type of surgery performed in a clinical setting without an overnight stay in hospital. Also known as ambulatory surgery or day surgery, outpatient surgery can cover a number of procedures, including shoulder surgery. Arthroscopic surgery is a type of shoulder surgery usually performed in an outpatient setting. Depending on the individual […]

If you’re a baseball player, you probably know what the infamous Tommy John surgery is! Tommy John surgery, or TJS, is a procedure involving replacement of the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow: usually with a tendon taken from the patient’s own body (or from a donor). It’s a surgery most commonly performed on […]

The AC joint (acromioclavicular joint) is at the top of the shoulder between the collarbone and shoulder blade.This is the joint that allows your arm to move over your head and across your body. It also supports your ability to pull, push and lift. The AC joint is supported by a number of ligaments that […]

Did you know that the number of outpatient procedures is said to have tripled in the past 30 years? With various types of outpatient procedures, these types of procedures are occurring almost as frequently as in-hospital surgeries. Outpatient surgery allows the patient to go home on the same day, reducing costs for the patient and […]

What is a Tennis Elbow Injury? The commonly known musculoskeletal condition, tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis, to give it its medical name) does not only affect, as the name tends to suggest, tennis players. Actually, tennis elbow is caused, in most cases, by overuse of the muscles which are attached to the elbow. If strained, […]

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, to give it its correct medical term, is an invalidating, painful condition which affects the shoulder area. Patients often wonder, “what are the first signs of frozen shoulder”, when they begin having feelings of a “blocked” shoulder with limited movement and pain. In normal conditions the shoulder, thanks to its […]

While many are interested in getting into a career of sports medicine, not everyone knows how to become a sports medicine doctor. Before getting into the nitty gritty of finding out how to become a sports medicine doctor, let’s take a look at what a sports medicine doctor is and what they do: What is […]

Believe it or not, your shoulder joint has more range of movement than nearly every other joint in your body. This is because the shoulder is involved in numerous activities – many that you don’t even think about. Whether you’re stirring a pot, playing ball, or even just getting dressed, your shoulder is involved in […]

If you’ve ever experienced shoulder pain when lifting your arm, you’ll know how much it can limit your movements. Because the shoulder joint is involved in such a wide range of movements, it’s highly prone to injury and dislocation. Shoulder Pain when Lifting Your Arm There are numerous causes of shoulder pain, many of which […]