An introduction to arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder ‘Atheros’ means joint in Greek. The arthroscope is an instrument used by orthopaedic surgeons to look into joints. It is about 8 – 10 inches long and is as thick as a pencil. There is a fibre optic lens system which transmits light from a cold light source outside and relays the interior image to a medical television monitor. In other words, the arthroscope serves as a … 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
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
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
Mid 50s patient with severe arthritis. His only passion is riding horses and working cattle. He was back on a horse with in five weeks. And now one year later he’s been in several horse shows and racking up ribbons and trophies. Contact the Center for Bone and Joint Disease to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. Call (727) 697-2200 … Click HERE for full article