Compression Fractures of the Spine
This is a collapse of vertebral bone. It can affect one or more vertebrae. Compression fractures typically develop in your mid or lower back. This can change the shape of your spine.
Cervical Radiculopathy
This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of […]
Anatomy of the Spine
Anatomy of the Spine 5 Sections of the Spine The spine, also known as the vertebral column, is made up of five distinct sections. Each section plays an important role in providing support, flexibility, and protection for the spinal cord. The five sections are: Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots The spinal cord is a […]
Subacromial Decompression
What is subacromial decompression? Subacromial decompression is an arthroscopic procedure to treat subacromial impingement. Arthroscopic Surgery is performed using instruments inserted through small incisions. Depending on the location of the inflammation and the extent of work that needs to be done, usually two to four small incisions are made. A video camera, about the […]
Total Shoulder Replacement
This surgery replaces the damaged or diseased head of the humerus (also called the ball) and cartilage from the shoulder joint with a metal and plastic joint.
Subacromial Injection
This injection goes into your shoulder. It can help reduce your shoulder pain. We use it to treat many conditions. It’s used for adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tendinosis and impingement syndrome.
SLAP Repair
What is a SLAP Repair? A SLAP repair is a surgical procedure used to fix a specific kind of shoulder injury known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior, referring to a tear in the top part of the labrum – the ring of cartilage that surrounds your shoulder […]
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
During this procedure, the surgeon replaces a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components that reverse the structure of the shoulder. This procedure is most often used for patients who have had a failed total shoulder replacement. It is also helpful for patients who have had a complete tear of the rotator cuff, especially […]
ORIF Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fracture
What is ORIF Surgery? ORIF stands for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation, a surgical procedure used to repair complex bone fractures. In the case of a proximal humerus fracture—a break near the top of the upper arm bone, close to the shoulder—ORIF helps realign the bone fragments and stabilize them with plates, screws, or […]
Joint Injection (Therapeutic, Shoulder)
This outpatient injection procedure relieves pain in the shoulder and arm caused by arthritis, injury or disorder.
Distal Clavicle Excision
What is Distal Clavicle Excision Surgery? Distal clavicle excision—also known as Mumford procedure—is a surgical treatment used to relieve chronic shoulder pain stemming from the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, located where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). In this minimally invasive or open surgery, a small portion of the end of the clavicle is […]
Diagnostic Arthroscopy (Shoulder)
This outpatient procedure is a minimally-invasive surgical technique commonly used to identify problems in the shoulder joint. It is performed with the aid of a specialized camera called an arthroscope.
Biceps Tenodesis
This surgery repairs a biceps tendon in your shoulder. It fixes a tendon that is partially torn, or completely torn, from the bone.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
This surgery repairs a tear of the rotator cuff in your shoulder. The rotator cuff is group of muscles and tendons. It holds the head of the humerus in the shoulder socket.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
What is a Bankart or Labrum Tear? The shoulder labrum is a thick piece of tissue attached to the rim of the shoulder socket that helps keep the ball of the joint in place. A torn labrum, which is a tear of this tissue around the socket of your shoulder, causes shoulder pain. […]
Painless Precision: The Crucial Role of Regional Anesthesia in Shoulder Procedures
Regional anesthesia is a vital tool in the arsenal of modern medicine, particularly when it comes to procedures involving the shoulder. This specialized technique involves numbing a specific area of the body while the patient remains conscious, delivering effective pain relief during and after the surgical intervention. In the realm of shoulder procedures, […]
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair
This surgery repairs a severe separation injury of the AC joint in your shoulder. This is where your clavicle meets your scapula. With a severe separation injury, the ligaments that connect these bones are torn. The clavicle shifts out of position.
Joint Pain
Joint pain is a common problem for many people. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do. It can make it hard for you to be as active as you like. Let’s take a moment to learn about the causes of joint pain, and what you can do about […]