Shoulder & Elbow Care
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Osteochondritis dissecans is a medical condition caused by bone under cartilage dying from lack of blood circulation. Bone particles can dislodge to cause pain with joint movement. It can occur from an injury or months of high-impact activities. The condition can affect any joints on the body. Symptoms may include swelling or tenderness around the... Read More »
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune condition that involves many body systems, particularly the joints (musculoskeletal). It commonly affects the hands and even elbow/shoulders causing pain, disability and severe deformity. It requires medical treatment by a rheumatologist and occasionally surgical reconstruction of the more severely involved joints. Frequently Asked Questions on Arthritis What is... Read More »
Rotator Cuff Repair
Persistent shoulder pain often due to partial rotator cuff tears A common cuff of tendinous tissue made up of 4 separate muscle tendons that come together around the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint to help stabilize it. Tears are commonly seen in either acute or repetitive trauma and in degenerative processes seen... Read More »
Shoulder Fractures
The shoulder is a joint suspended by many muscles surrounding the upper extremity. The shoulder bones include the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). The only connection of the shoulder girdle to the remainder of the skeleton is the clavicle. The scapula is an important part of the shoulder... Read More »
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be caused by: Rotator cuff tears (partial or full thickness) Various types of arthritis (bone on bone) Biceps tendinosis, avulsion, or dislocation Labral tears or fraying Instability Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Acromioclavicular arthritis (arthritis where the clavicle meets the shoulder) Acromioclavicular joint instability Fracture Infection Neck problems Tumor Scapulothoracic problems (bursa irritation,... Read More »
Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation is not truly an injury to the shoulder joint. The injury actually involves the acromioclavicular joint (also called the AC joint). The AC joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the highest point of the shoulder blade (acromion). The most common cause for a separation of the AC joint is from... Read More »
Torn Cartilage
When people talk about torn knee cartilage, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. The mensicus is a tough, rubbery cartilage that is attached to the knee’s ligaments. The meniscus acts like a shock absorber. In athletic activities, tears in the meniscus can occur when twisting, cutting, pivoting, decelerating, or being tackled. Direct contact... Read More »