Athletes push their bodies to the limit, and the shoulder often takes the brunt of it. Whether it’s throwing a fastball, tackling an opponent, crashing on the singletrack trail, or taking a hard fall on the slopes, the shoulder’s extreme mobility makes it vulnerable to injury. Some of these injuries …
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Why It Is Superior to an Open Repair
When it comes to rotator cuff injuries, the goal is always the same: restore function, reduce pain, and get patients back to their lives. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary, and while there are multiple approaches to this procedure, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has emerged as the gold …
Managing Pain After an Orthopedic Injury: What Works?
Pain is sneaky. One minute you’re skiing that proverbial last run or tackling that nagging chore before dinner, and the next, you’re nursing an injury that’s taken over your every thought. Whether it’s the sharp sting of a twisted knee or the constant burning ache of a fractured wrist, managing pain …
