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• 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...

• Labral Tear

  Similar to the hip, the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball of the upper arm bone is held in place within the socket of the shoulder blade. However, the shoulder socket itself is extremely shallow and unstable. The bones of the shoulder...

• Rotator Cuff Injury: FAQ

  As outdoor and athletic activities increase, you or someone you love may begin suffering from unexpected shoulder pain and injuries. Swimming, tennis, softball can lead to shoulder and rotator cuff injuries. Here Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers...

• G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH

  G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is considered an expert in Shoulder and Elbow surgery by his peers nationally and internationally and holds additional subspecialty board certification in orthopaedic sports...

• The Four Steps of Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in Montvale

  a gradual degeneration, an injury of the rotator cuff can set you back. In addition to the stresses that come with reduced shoulder mobility and painful associated symptoms, the prospect of undergoing orthopaedic rotator cuff injury treatment can be an...

• Sports Medicine Research Publications

  professional baseball pitchers. Kraeutler MJ, Ciccotti MG, Dodson CC, Frederick RW, Cammarota B, Cohen SB. The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2013 Mar;22(3):329-32. Outcomes after distal biceps repair in patients with workers’ compensation...

• Wondering “Where Do I Get Rotator Cuff Injury Surgery?” The Answer: Right Here

  are experiencing a rotator cuff injury some of the symptoms you may be experiencing include: A dull ache deep within the shoulder Pain at night, especially when sleeping on the injured shoulder Difficulty in combing or brushing hair or reaching behind...

• Three Tips to Prevent Overuse Injuries During Football Season

  and inert; be sure to warm up your muscles and tendons prior to football activity and stretch before and after practice. Shoulder Injuries Several shoulder injuries are among the most common overuse injuries during the football season. These include...

• Everything You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment In Gramercy Park

  If you’re experiencing pain or weakness in the shoulder, especially when lifting or lowering your arm, you may be one of the two million Americans who seek medical attention for a rotator cuff problem. Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common...