Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder

Calcific Tendonitis Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder, also known as calcific tendinitis or calcific deposits, is a condition characterized by the accumulation of calcium deposits within the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. It primarily affects individuals between...

Osteochondritis Dessicans, What is it and how is it treated?

Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition that affects the joints, most commonly the knee, but it can also occur in other joints such as the elbow, ankle, or hip. It involves the separation of a piece of cartilage and underlying bone from the joint...

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, What is the Difference?

Orthopedics vs. Sports Medicine Orthopedics and sports medicine are related medical specialties that focus on the musculoskeletal system and the treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. While there is some overlap between the two...

5 Most Common Causes of Knee Pain

Common Causes of Knee Pain Knee pain can be caused by various different factors.  The 5 most common causes of knee pain are osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain syndrome and tendonitis.  Each of these are different but some people have several different...

Waterski Season is Here! Be Careful Not to Injure Your Hamstrings

Hamstring Injuries The 3 tendons of the hamstrings all originate at the ischial tuberosity beneath the gluteal maximus at the bottom of the buttock. The 3 tendons are the semimembranosus, the major hamstring muscle on the inside of...

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on the median nerve at the wrist which can cause numbness, tingling, pain and weakness in the hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist through which the nerve and tendons pass through on their way...

Edwin Diaz and Patellar Tendons

Edwin Diaz, the 28 year old closer for the NY Mets, tore his patellar tendon this past week while celebrating his teams win in the WBC this past week.  This required surgery which he had on 3/16/2023.  This is a significant injury which may have a large impact on his career and...

Common Cause of Shoulder Pain in Baseball Players

It is not uncommon for pitchers and overhand throwers to experience shoulder pain. This can be from multiple different causes. A common cause of pain in throwers is loss of shoulder internal rotation or GIRD (Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit). This is thought to be caused from repetitive...

Distal Biceps Tendon Repair:  Improving the Strength of the Repair

Charles Ruotolo, MD publishes an article demonstrating a technique to improve the strength on distal biceps tendon repairs. The distal biceps tendon can rupture in 3-5 people per 100,000 persons per year.  When this first happens...

Meniscal Tears: Do you need surgery?

Meniscus Tears The meniscus is the cartilage between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (leg bone) in the knee. This is a rubbery like structure which is a shock absorber between the two bones. Each of the bones themselves is covered in articular cartilage which is a very smooth surface, and...