Dr. Wagner, I thought I’d share my most recent post hip-replacement endeavors. Over the last two years, my activity level has increased exponentially. I’ve lost 20+ pounds, I’m able to wade my favorite fishing waters, climb in and out of my boat painlessly, and hike the backwoods like a teenager (sort of); all things that…
If non-surgical treatments and medication do not bring relief and restore mobility, your doctor may recommend shoulder replacement. Shoulder replacement is a surgery performed to replace the arthritic ends of bone and damaged cartilage with prosthetic implants designed to move like a healthy shoulder. Surgery may be appropriate when you have the following symptoms:…
Labrum is a ring of strong fibro-cartilaginous tissue lining around the socket of the hip joint. Labrum serves many functions where it acts as shock absorber, lubricates the joint, and distributes the pressure equally. It holds the head of the femur in place and prevents the lateral and vertical movement of the femur head with…
Knee pain is the second most common cause of chronic pain, second only to back pain. Let’s explore the 5 most common knee injuries. Knees carry a significant amount of weight and stress from daily activities, like walking, lifting, jumping, kneeling, or running. The knee is the largest — and one of the most important…
The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage surrounding the glenoid which helps in stabilizing the shoulder joint. Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder by excessive throwing or weightlifting can cause a labral tear. In addition, the aging process may weaken the labrum leading to injury secondary to wear and tear.…
Rotator cuff tears are commonly caused by acute injuries or degenerative changes that occur slowly with age or overuse. What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles originate in the scapula and attach to the…
Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior tears (commonly referred to as SLAP tears or labrum tears), represent roughly 4 to 8% of all shoulder injuries. If conservative treatment measures such as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) and physical therapy do not relieve symptoms, a SLAP repair procedure will likely be recommended. How is a SLAP Repair performed?…
By definition, Arthroscopy means “to look within the joint.” The arthroscope consists of a light system and camera that projects images of the surgical site onto a computer screen for your surgeon to clearly view. Read on to learn more about shoulder anatomy, conditions that require treatment, and what to expect after your surgery. …
Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue present in the body and is responsible for various functions. Articular cartilage covers the surfaces of a joint and reduces the friction between the individual bones and acts as a shock absorber. It supports the joint during weight-bearing, through the range of motion needed for daily activities. There…
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other creating damage and pain to the hip joint. The damage can occur to the articular cartilage (the smooth white surface…
