Rotator cuff tears and dislocations - common conditions that can affect the shoulders - can often be treated without surgery, but if surgery is needed, it can often be done arthroscopically.
Tag: Orthopedics
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Is Your Shoulder Ready For Summer’s (Social Distance) Activities?
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint?...
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A Motorcyclist’s Return to the Open Roads Post Hand-Surgery
Ray could crush walnuts with his hand. As a retired carpenter and maintenance man, he still enjoys working with his hands – from carpentry and fixing motorcycles in his shop to bowling, playing beanbags, and riding motorcycles – he is active. Seven months ago that all changed – but there is a shiny, happy ending....
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“Doc, my knee is killing me. What can I do?”
By Gustave Mellgren, M.D., Family Medicine Sound familiar to you or someone you know? If so, you are not alone. Chronic knee pain affects 25% of adults. Arthritis is the most common cause of knee pain that limits people from activities they want to do or which keeps their body healthy. Staying active is important to...
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