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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Month: October 2012
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Subacromial Decompression
Injury Overview: Patients that experience shoulder pain and shoulder weakness due to bursitis are candidates for a treatment known as subacromial decompression. Bursitis and impingement can lead to pain, disability,
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Arthroscopic Stabilization for Shoulder Instability
Injury Overview Shoulder dislocations are the result of the humeral head (ball) and glenoid area of the scapula (socket) to become pulled apart. Athletes who perform powerful overhead motions, such
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Arthroscopic AC Repair
Injury Overview The collarbone (clavicle) attaches to the roof of the shoulder (acromion) in a joint referred to as the acromioclavicular joint. The collarbone is also stabilized in this area
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Arthritis of the shoulder is a common, degenerative condition that affects the adult population. Sometimes brought on from a previous shoulder injury, and other times developing due to the aging
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Clavicle Fracture Fixation
Injury Overview The collarbone (clavicle) of the shoulder can become fractured from a direct hit or a fall onto the shoulder. This is a common injury for athletes and frequently
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Rotator Cuff Repair with Augmentation (Graft Reinforcement)
The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. It is responsible for centering the ball in the socket of the shoulder and helps
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff injuries are common injuries among athletes. They occur when one of the four rotator cuff muscles are injured or damaged. The rotator cuff muscles involve four muscles that
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Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration
Osteoarthritis can occur in the shoulder as a result of an injury or a degenerative process that comes with aging. This is usually associated with wearing away of the once
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FCL Reconstruction
There are four major ligaments, or “restraints” to the knee joint. They include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex
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PCL Reconstruction
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that is located inside the knee joint near the back of the knee. This particular ligament is responsible for keeping the bone
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Rehabilitation Protocol: 180 Degree Tears Arthroscopic Anterior-Inferior and Posterior Inferior Labral Repair
Background and General Considerations: Anterior-Inferior and Posterior-Inferior Labral Tears: With a first-time dislocation of the shoulder, the anterior inferior labrum is torn, often called a “Bankart Lesion”. If this shoulder
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Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Multi-ligament knee injuries are serious injuries that are often considered complex. This type of injury occurs when more than one ligament is affected during injury. There are four major ligaments
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MCL Reconstruction
The MCL (medial collateral ligament) is one of the four major restraints to the knee joint. Along with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and posterior lateral
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Articular Cartilage Defect Surgery
Articular cartilage is a very important component of a healthy knee joint. It covers the ends of each of the bones and is what allows for a fluid, smooth, painless
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Meniscus Repair and Partial Meniscectomy
Injury Overview Meniscus is a very important part of the knee joint. It is a type of cartilage that serves as a shock absorber within the knee since very high
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Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can be a debilitating condition among the older adult population. Typically beginning as arthritis, it can take years of wear and tear to cause osteoarthritis and
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Arthroscopic Revision Rotator Cuff Repair
Injury Overview The rotator cuff muscles are a very important part of the shoulder joint because they are responsible for all forms of rotation and provide the shoulder the strength
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Biceps Tenodesis
Injury Overview The biceps is a muscle (also referred to as the brachii muscle) that is located on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. It is the