One of patient’s biggest fears before they are about to undergo an operation may be that their surgeon operates on the correct body part. In
How to Keep Your Glasses from Fogging When Wearing a Face Mask
Here's a video post that is timely for our COVID19 times. It's a little trick that I use in the OR to prevent my eye shields from fogging in the OR
Anchors: Do They Come Out?
As we mentioned in a previous post, most suture anchors stay in your bone for life. The technology has advanced to such a degree, that they are
Four Types of Patients
One of the most interesting parts of my job is that I get to interact with so many different types of people on a regular basis. Their different
Smoking is Bad for Your Shoulder Too
We highlighted an article a while ago about how smoking was bad for your bones in general. It not only leads to osteoporosis (weak bone) but can lead
Don’t Let Your Bones Go Up In Smoke
Most people know that smoking is bad for your heart and lungs. Few people know that it’s bad for your bones and joints. There’s a host of reasons why
Physical Activity
Research has shown that the ability to walk unassisted is likely the single most important factor in maintaining your independence as you age.
You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
I take call about 5-6 days per month which means that I take care of patients that come into the hospital with fractures. A few weeks ago I treated a
Introduction
Thanks for visiting my blog. It is focused on issues pertaining to shoulder and elbow conditions and shoulder and elbow surgery. I will share my