Another Successful Labral Repair: Congrats, John!
Another Successful Labral Repair: Congrats, Omar!
Shoulder Instability- Labral Repair versus Laterjet Bone Block Treatment
One area of controversy in shoulder surgery is when to perform a glenoid/shoulder socket augmentation procedure for shoulder instability. Joint stability is dictated by the bony anatomy, surrounding ligaments, and supporting muscles. After a shoulder dislocation it is common to
Shoulder Labral Tear- Labral Repair and Rehabilitation
This is the second in a two part series on shoulder labral tears. To learn more about the anatomy and function of the shoulder labrum reviewed in the first part, please see my previous post- Shoulder Labral Tear- Relevant Anatomy and
Shoulder Labral Tear- Relevant Anatomy and Function
In the first of this two part series, I review the anatomy of the shoulder relevant to a labral tear. In the second part- Shoulder Labral Tear- Labral Repair and Rehabilitation, I review the current treatment strategy for a labral tear.
Rotator Cuff Tears- Do I really need an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder injuries. More than 2 million patients seek help for rotator cuff injuries every year. The good news is a majority of rotator cuff tears DO NOT need surgery. A good orthopedic surgeon will recommend appropriate