What to Do When You Have Been Offered Elective Surgery

While I’m a spine surgeon, the ideas I talk about in this blog post work for all kinds of surgery,… Read More

Technological Advances in Sports Medicine Knee and Shoulder Surgery

While many people think of sports medicine as taking care of athletes, it’s really focused on injuries that happen to… Read More

What to Know About Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair

A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place. These muscles are… Read More

The Patient’s Guide to Shoulder Replacement

Many people experience shoulder pain in their lifetime. People can strain their shoulder, or their rotator cuff can become inflamed,… Read More

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Common Golf Injuries

As the weather warms up and players get back on the golf course, the last thing a golfer needs is… Read More

man pitching baseball

Common Baseball Injuries

While baseball may not be a contact sport, there is still a significant risk of injury at any level of… Read More

man throwing football to boy

Understanding and Solving Shoulder Pain

Shoulders come into play in all walks of life. Athletes need their shoulders for serving, for throwing, for swinging, for… Read More

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Preventing and Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles around the shoulder that converge to form a single tendon to… Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Problems

Dr. Patrick O’Connell discusses common shoulder conditions and their treatment options.

Telemedicine Allows At-Home Care

James, a recent shoulder surgery patient, shared his experience of using telemedicine during his surgery follow-up and physical therapy.