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• Shoulder Separation Surgery

  A complete ligament rupture at the AC joint may require surgical repair by a Rothman orthopaedist. Some surgeons prefer to repair severe grade three AC separations, especially in high-level throwing athletes. The surgery is usually done through a four...

• Paul's Rothman Story - Shoulder Replacement

  it all. But as a bilateral above-knee amputee, it’s all with his arms. Whether in his wheelchair or out on the water, his shoulders are essential to everything he does—every day. So when severe arthritis set in to both shoulders, Paul went to Rothman....

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute surgeon helps develop new shoulder replacement technology

  Matt Ramsey, MD, of the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute said, “This product has revolutionized my treatment of proximal humeral fractures. The Titan Press-Fit Reverse allows me to reliably obtain a solid fit in the canal without having to wait for the...

• Shoulder Arthroplasty with Inlay Glenoid Component Linked with Improved Outcomes

  Dr. Brandon Erickson shares his perspective on the topic. https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20200619/shoulder-arthroplasty-with-inlay-glenoid-component-linked-with-improved-outcomes

• Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment And Prevention: What Everyone Should Know

  Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment And Prevention: What Everyone Should Know You use your shoulders every day, whether it’s carrying groceries, brushing your hair, playing baseball or tennis, or lifting a little one in the air for them to see over a crowd....

• Optimizing Rotator Cuff Repair with Biceps Tendon Transfer

  The shoulder is one of the most intricate joints in the human body, allowing a wide range of motion crucial for daily activities and sports. However, this complexity also makes the shoulder prone to injuries, especially in the rotator cuff—a key group...

• Preventing Beach Injuries

  to see some common upper extremity injuries sustained while at the beach. These injuries include clavicle fractures, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder impingement. Clavicle fractures are most common from a trauma where the person...

• Three Steps to Prevent Rotator Cuff Tears in Baseball Players

  hearing the crack of the bat and the pop of the mitt. As you begin training, pay special attention to the health of your shoulders. With the amount of overhead throwing required, rotator cuff tears in baseball players are extremely common. To help you...

• Rotator Cuff Tear - Repair and Recovery

  might require surgical repair. What is a rotator cuff? Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder together. The rotator cuff keeps the top of your upper arm inserted into your shoulder socket while protecting it....

• Outracing Biceps Tendinitis for Swimmers Both In and Out of the Pool

  muscle is made up of 2 parts: the short head and the long head, which runs up the length of the arm and attaches into the shoulder joint. Bicep tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon along the long head of the muscle.Swimmers who have developed this...

• Get the Facts: Biceps Tendon Rupture

  tendons made of strands of collagen that are bundled together. The biceps are located in the upper arm attaching to the shoulder and the elbow bones. Acting as a source of stability and functional rotational movement, the bicep is made to endure forces...

• Quick Tips to Stay Healthy in the 2021 Baseball Season

  tell you if things are not going well. Just remember to pay attention. Stretch One of the easiest ways to decrease risk of shoulder and elbow injury is to properly stretch. This specifically applies to the throwing shoulder, trunk of the body, and hips....

• In Search of an Effective Swimming Injury Treatment?

  Swimmer’s shoulder and breaststroke knee are two of the most common swimming injuries. Learn more about these injuries and treatment options. From swimmer’s shoulder to breaststroke knee, swimming can cause painful orthopaedic conditions. Some of the...

• Everything You Need to Know about Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in NYC

  Where to Go for Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment NYC Patients Trust The Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Medicine Specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, of course! Every year, approximately two million people in the United States visit their doctor with a...

• Six Common Baseball Injuries: The Impact on a Pitcher’s Anatomy

  ability to rotate the body sharply and quickly is a key and repeated component of a pitcher’s job. 2. Labral tear: This shoulder injury occurs when the ring of fibrocartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket becomes torn. It is one of the more common...

• 6 Most Common Softball Pitching Injuries

  of the common softball pitching injuries athletes tend to experience? Most softball athletes are familiar with the risk of shoulder injuries from throwing activities. But many are unaware of the specific nature of the orthopaedic damage that may occur,...

• Recommendations for Rotator Cuff Tear Specialists in Lower Manhattan

  your overall quality of life. That’s why a torn rotator cuff affects more than the muscles and connective tissues of your shoulder. It can compromise your active lifestyle and cause chronic pain that makes normal, routine activities, or even worse, your...

• 5 Common Football Injuries

  RICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) for initial treatment while you wait to see an orthopedic specialist. 4: Shoulder Injuries Even with an entire stack of padding to protect the players against them, football players are still very prone to...

• How to Treat a Rotator Cuff Injury from Golfing

  Can’t Swing Like You Used to? We Can Help! If you suffer from shoulder pain it is a persistent and unpleasant part of your life. At night and while at rest, your shoulder aches. When you lift or lower your arm, the pain heightens. Your arm feels weaker...

• Preventing and Treating Common Baseball Injuries

  motion of throwing a baseball. Over time, this leaves players more likely to deal with overuse-related injuries to their shoulder and elbow. With so many early problems appearing for baseball players everywhere, we want to break down some strong...