PCL Reconstruction

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

ACL Reconstruction

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

Multi Ligament Knee Injury

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

Articular Cartilage Defect Surgery

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

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

Shoulder Replacement

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

Anthroscopic Revision Rotator Cuff Repair

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

Bicep Pain

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

Shoulder Pain

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,

Shoulder Exercise

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

Shoulder Athlete

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

Clavicle Fracture Fixation

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

A patient exhibits rotator cuff pain.

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

A patient exhibits rotator cuff pain due to a rotator cuff injury.

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

Knee Cartilage

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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Subacromial Impingement

Injury Overview In many individuals, repetitive use of the shoulder can result in painful symptoms that make everyday activities difficult to perform. Subacromial impingement is one specific condition that affects

Sternoclavicular

Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a major joint of the upper body that is formed by the articulation of the collarbone (clavicle) and the center of the chest (manubrium). Most

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Shoulder Fractures

Injury Overview Fractures that occur within the structure of the shoulder joint can appear as a break or a crack in the bone on an X-ray. A shoulder fracture is

Scapulothoracic Bursitis

Scapulothoracic Bursitis (Snapping Scapula)

Injury Overview The scapulothoracic joint is located in an area where the shoulder blade (scapula) meets and moves along the chest wall. The motion of the scapula is normally smooth