Patellofemoral Syndrome – A Common Source of Anterior Knee Pain
A common source of pain in the knee is the knee cap, otherwise known as the patella. The patella is the moveable round bone on the front of the …
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Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder is a common cause of aching pain that is made worse with shoulder activity. The pain often occurs at night and may persist for …
Mindfulness- The benefits of a RAFT during stressful times
In the space of a day we can all become overwhelmed or anxious about where we are, where we need to be, or events happening around us that we …
FAAOS status – Why is this important?
FAAOS stands for “Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons”. This designation is proudly displayed by surgeons who have completed all the stringent requirments to qualify for membership. …
On Inflammation and Supercharging the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Oil
Fish oil is one of the most popular nutritional supplements people take, and one of my personal favorites for its natural anti-inflammatory benefits. Inflammation, as we now know, is …
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling, also called myofascial point dry needling is based on Western medicine and was developed in the 1980’s. Needles are inserted into tendons, ligaments and muscles where there …
Robotic Surgery in Total Joint Replacement
By: William F. Sherman M.D., Victor J. Wu M.D. In the past decade, the popularity of robot arm-assistance in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has outpaced the reporting of long-term …
Treatment of Superior Labral Tears (SLAP tears)
In the shoulder, the superior labral complex consists of the biceps tendon and the meniscus-like tissue called the labrum. Together these components help stabilize the shoulder joint during overhead …
Kinesiotape: What Is It and How Does It Work?
The kinesiotape technique has a number of advantages over athletic taping and McConnell/Mulligan taping. For example, while athletic taping generally provides muscle and joint supoort, it limits the range …
New Orleans Magazine Names the 2020 Top Doctors
The Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy is multidisciplinary clinic delivering high quality patient services with compassionate and personalized care. Dr. Luis M. Espinoza and Dr. William …