Patient Education

Superior Capsular Reconstruction is an arthroscopic procedure that has been developed for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

The reverse total shoulder is a relatively new type of shoulder arthroplasty specifically developed for patients that have a combination of both arthritis and loss of rotator cuff function, also known as rotator cuff arthropathy.

Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common orthopaedic problems and effect more than 17 million persons annually in the United States.

Proximal humerus fractures are a very common injury that occurs in all populations, but is certainly more prevalent in the patient population over the age of 65.

Traumatic shoulder dislocations are the most commonly occurring large joint dislocations.

Recurrent instability, (i.e. multiple dislocations), of the shoulder is typically an indication for surgical intervention.

Athletic Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow in the Young Adult

Meniscal tears can occur in any age group.

There are many types of tibial plateau fractures.

Overuse of the shoulder may lead to damage of the tissues underneath the Acromion process. The tendons and bursa may thicken and then pinch against the bone and/or the coraco-acromial ligament, causing irritation and pain. This is referred to as “impingement syndrome.”