An injury to the ACL is well-known to many athletes. It can be incredibly painful and often stops many people from performing the activities they love. But if you haven’t torn or ruptured your ACL, you might wonder what the ACL is and how it’s injured. Let’s take a look. What is an ACL? The
The tendons that are responsible for straightening your fingers or extending your wrist and hand all originate (or are anchored) at the outer aspect of your elbow bone, also called the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. With overuse, the tendons that anchor onto this bone can become inflamed and cause issues in daily life. This
The biceps are essential in flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm. A rupture of the biceps tendon occurs proximally near the shoulder or distally near the elbow. These ruptures mainly occur when the elbow is flexed suddenly or forcefully. Some people might hear a “pop” sound when it happens as the tendon separates from
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is an effective treatment for shoulder pain – particularly for those suffering from tears of the rotator cuff. However, postoperative care can seem overwhelming – after surgery, there are a lot of things to think about. Not knowing what to do after surgery is understandable. If you’re undergoing surgery with Dr. Steven
Subscapularis-sparing shoulder replacement is a new technique in shoulder surgery – one that very few surgeons, such as Dr. Goldberg, are currently performing in the United States. The subscapularis-sparing technique is an innovative approach to shoulder replacement that has the potential for improving surgical outcomes with less recovery time and quicker return to full activity.What is a Subscapularis-Sparing Shoulder Replacement?
Pain has a protective purpose. What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? When you get numbness or tingling in your ring and small finger for no apparent reason, that is usually caused by a condition called cubital tunnel syndrome. One of the major nerves of the arm, called the ulnar nerve, is responsible for powering several of
Shoulder problems are among the most frustrating experiences because they cause pain and can severely limit motion. Everyday activities heavily depend on joint motion. Having a limitation caused by injuries, inflammations, or wear and tear negatively impacts the ability to perform the simplest tasks. Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that examines and repairs tissues
You don’t need to be an athlete to have tennis elbow. Despite its name, only a small portion of patients with the condition are tennis players. And regardless of whether you’re an athlete or sports aren’t your thing, there are treatment options available at our office in Naples, Florida. Knowing more about this condition can
Most people will have shoulder pain at some point in their lifetime. Sometimes, shoulder pain is caused by sore muscles due to overuse. Usually, ice, rest, and over-the-counter pain medications can resolve this type of pain. However, if you’re experiencing shoulder pain that doesn’t get better with time, you should schedule an appointment to see
Catalyst OrthoScience speaks with SmartTRAK at the Orthopedic Summit Meeting (OSET) 2017 regarding the Company’s next generation total shoulder solution and its strategy for competing with the big players in this space. The Catalyst CSR Total Shoulder System is the result of the visionary insight of Steven Goldberg, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and shoulder
