Traumatic shoulder injuries include shoulder dislocations and traumatic tendon ruptures, which are covered elsewhere. However, sometimes the shoulder injury results in a fracture or fractures about the shoulder, including fractures of the proximal humerus, clavicle or collarbone, and scapular or shoulder blade. Some fractures are minimally displaced and heal routinely without the need for surgery.…

Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder capsule, ligaments or labrum become stretched, torn, or detached. This break in shoulder continuity allows the humeral head (ball of the shoulder joint) to move partially or completely out of the socket. Shoulder instability may result from trauma that causes a dislocation (the humeral head jumps out of the…

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the physician to view the structures of the hip joint.  Hip arthroscopy may be recommended if a patient has a painful condition that has not responded to non-operative treatment (i.e., injections, physical therapy, etc.). Arthroscopic hip procedures include, but are not limited to, the following.…

The most common elbow conditions are overuse injuries such as tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow that usually respond to rest and simple non-operative measures. When these measures fail, surgeries employing incisions as small as two or three centimeters are usually effective. Surgeons at the Center also perform elbow arthroscopy for conditions such as intra-articular loose…

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. In the United States workers’ compensation statues emerged in 1911. By 1920, 42 states had passed some type of workers’ compensation law.

Arthroscopy or arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure often used in orthopaedics. The procedure is performed on a joint in the body and includes an examination of the joint tissues and structures. The advantage of arthroscopic surgery is that the joint does not have to be fully opened. This helps to reduce recovery…

Shoulder arthritis involving the glenohumeral (ball and socket) joint is quite common. Initial treatment is non-operative and mirrors the initial treatment of hip and knee arthritis, but when this treatment fails, shoulder replacement surgery is then considered. Several types of shoulder replacement are currently available including total shoulder replacement, partial shoulder replacement or hemiarthroplasty, humeral…

The meniscus is one of two types of cartilage found in the knee joint. It is a C-shaped structure that is located between the weight-bearing ends of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). There are 2 menisci in each knee, one on the inner side of the knee and one on the outer…

The Knee Restoration and Orthobiologics Center has earned an international reputation for excellence in patient care and offers the latest in strategies for conservative and operative management of various knee conditions. Our nationally recognized research efforts document outcomes to provide patients with realistic information on clinical outcomes and patient expectations regarding treating knee symptoms and…

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and can affect one or more joints. Arthritis is the result of breakdown or damage to the articular cartilage of the joint. Articular cartilage is a smooth protective lining located on the ends of bones. Articular cartilage allows bones of the joints to glide smoothly during motion. The…