Labral Tears Labral tears can be a source of shoulder pain in anyone, but most often occur in the younger athletic population. They can result from shoulder dislocations or other traumatic pulls to the shoulder, but can also come from degenerative wear. They can also occur from motor vehicle accidents or falls. After an initial evaluation by the orthopedic surgeon and MRI arthrogram may be ordered to visualize a tear if one is present. Sometimes … Click HERE for full article
Impingement syndrome is a type of shoulder pain that results from inflammation in the subacromial area. It can be simply from bursitis or synovitis, but most frequently is from bone spurs under the acromion or the acromioclavicular joint. Read my latest page on Impingement syndrome … Click HERE for full article
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention there are 719,000 INPATIENT total knee replacement surgeries performed every year in the US. While it is not a routine procedure – it has become more common in the past 5-10 years. Dr. Salinsky has performed many successful Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in the inpatient setting. Now there is a new trend where the procedure can be completed in an Out Patient setting. CLICK HERE TO … Click HERE for full article
You just got finished running 13.1 miles. You love running…this is your 10th half marathon. However, at mile 12, you feel a pain on the inside of your knee…a tight pinching kind of pain. You finish out your run, go home, elevate, compress and ice your knee as well as take an aspirin to help subside the pain and inflammation in your slightly swollen knee. Of course, you’re thinking, “I’ll be alright by tomorrow.” Tomorrow … Click HERE for full article
The importance of maintaining mobility as we age As we age, there is a possibility of some kind break down in our orthopedic functions. The loss of lean muscle mass and bone mass can be the biggest enemies that impair one’s mobility. One of the biggest goals of adults is to remain healthy and functional. Degenerative joint diseases is widespread, and it predominantly affects older people. This disease affects both men and women, with … Click HERE for full article