As orthopedic physicians, our top priority is helping people stay healthy and active. That means not only treating injuries but also preventing them – especially in the new year, when many people resolve to start increasing their activities. The following … Continued
The rotator cuff, which is a set of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, is key to shoulder stability and keeping it centered throughout the shoulder’s full range of motion. A torn rotator cuff may be the … Continued
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a very shallow socket, allowing greater mobility than most other joints in the body. It relies on the constraints of soft tissues to keep it supported and stable, which makes it more susceptible … Continued
The shoulder is a large and complex joint that is almost constantly in motion, making it prone to injuries, overuse and pain. For patients with large or irreparable rotator cuff tears that result in severe shoulder arthritis, reverse total shoulder … Continued
Total shoulder arthroplasty, or total shoulder replacement, is a joint replacement surgery that commonly treats shoulder arthritis at its end stages, when the cartilage lining of the joint has eroded away. According to Dr. Scott Ellsworth, an orthopedic surgeon who … Continued
This week (Nov. 10-16), we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, the perfect time to show our appreciation for nurse practitioners (NPs) everywhere, including our own outstanding advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). What are NPs and what do they do? An … Continued
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the collarbone and the shoulder blade. It positions the shoulder correctly and helps it function to its fullest extent. An AC joint separation, commonly known as a shoulder separation, occurs when the collarbone … Continued
It is not unusual for Dr. Scott Ellsworth, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions, to see a patient with a broken collarbone – especially athletes such as football players, soccer players and cyclists. Broken collarbones, also … Continued
The warmer weather of spring often brings an influx of golfers to the links, which can also mean an increase in complaints of elbow pain known as golfer’s elbow. But this condition, also called medial epicondylitis, is not limited to … Continued
Elbow bursitis is an inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a small sac filled with fluid that acts as a cushion between the joints and soft tissues to reduce friction and allow smooth movement. Bursitis can also affect the hip, shoulder, … Continued
