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Rotater Cuff Tear Surgery
Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can come in many different forms and be caused by many different issues. Many structures exist in a small area making it more difficult to accurately diagnose what is causing pain without spending appropriate time to diagnose the issue. Common causes of shoulder pain include shoulder…
Groin Pain after Hip Replacement: What Is Being Missed?
Your hip replacement surgery was 6 months ago and you are still having pain. Is it normal to have groin pain after total hip replacement? What are the causes of groin pain after total hip replacement? What are the signs of a failing hip replacement? What treatment options exist? Let’s…
Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy
What are stem cells? First, when we say “stem cells” that can mean many different things. There are embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, blood stem cells, etc. We are going to focus only on human adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), the same-day treatment is called…
Will Ulna Shortening Surgery Fix Your Wrist Pain?
Ulnar shortening is one of those procedures that is on our no-no list of surgeries. Unfortunately, however, we occasionally encounter a patient whose orthopedic surgeon has recommended this as a solution to the patient’s problem. The patient, who’s in pain and thinking all other treatment options have been exhausted, is…
Postlaminectomy Syndrome: An Exciting New Perspective
Laminectomy is a spine surgery that removes the lamina and is intended to reduce ongoing low back pain. Dr. Schultz discusses, "What is Postlaminectomy Syndrome?", and the best treatment options.