Whenever I complete a total knee arthroplasty I take a moment to appreciate the beautiful mechanical simplicity before I put my head back...

Understanding the Injury The medial meniscus root attaches the meniscus to the tibia, anchoring it within the knee. A tear at this...

Partial tears of the rotator cuff are common, especially among active adults and athletes, and often present with pain, reduced range of...

Introduction As a shoulder replacement surgeon, the question that I am asked most frequently prior to surgery is the difference between...

As men age, maintaining physical fitness becomes not only important for health but also essential for reducing the risk of injuries that...

Understanding Medial Gastrocnemius Tears Tennis Leg: A Treating Orthopedic Surgeon’s Perspective As an orthopedic surgeon, I often...

This winter season (or at least as close to winter as we seem to get in California) seems like the perfect time to talk about perhaps the...

In recent years, radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves has emerged as a promising and minimally invasive technique to manage...

I am willing to bet that ever since the first Homo Sapien rose up to peer over the swaying grass of the African plains that shortly...

As an orthopedic surgeon invested in providing the best possible outcomes for my patients, the decision to transition from manual...

Calcific tendonitis, also known as calcific tendinopathy or calcifying tendinitis, is a condition characterized by the formation of...

Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Injectable corticosteroids and oral steroids are both forms of corticosteroid medications, which are...

The decision to cast or surgically treat a distal radius fracture is based on several factors. I always take the time to examine each...

Short one today. For all the gymgoers out there. The dreaded pectoralis tear. The management of tendinous and intramuscular tears of the...

The treatment of 5th metatarsal base fractures in athletes can vary depending on the specific type of fracture, the athlete's overall...

1. Anatomic Shoulder Replacement: An anatomic shoulder replacement, also known as a total shoulder replacement, is a procedure designed...

Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced...

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. However, it is...