An Overview of Robotic Joint Replacements
Joint replacements used to be done using averages for all patients, with standard angles and instrumentation. With the new robotic… Read More
Shoulder Posts
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
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
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
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
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.