Most Common Sports Shoulder Injuries and Their Treatments
The shoulder is one of the most mobile — and therefore one of the most vulnerable — joints in the human body. For athletes and active individuals,
Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Offers Tips to Avoid Common Shoulder Ailments
Treating shoulder pain may be simply a matter of doing what comes naturally. So, says noted orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, a specialist in treating diseases of the upper limbs and a leader in orthobiologics – the harnessing of a patient’s own natural defenses to mitigate joint inflammation, relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and repair orthopedic […]
Tears in Shoulder-Joint Labral Cartilage No Longer a ‘Knotty’ Issue
How best to repair the labrum, a cartilage structure that deepens the socket of the shoulder joint, remains somewhat controversial, but technological advances, including knotless sutures and bioabsorbable tissue anchors, are greatly improving outcomes for patients who require surgery, says noted hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD.
Effective Shoulder Repair May Require Backwards Approach
When it comes to shoulder repair, some surgeons are defying nature and doing it all backwards – and studies are showing that can be a good thing, says noted sports medicine and orthopedic specialist Alejandro Badia MD, an expert in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs. He is referring to reverse shoulder replacement, […]
Rotator Cuff Problem? Put a Patch on it – Literally
Repairing a partial tendon tear in the shoulder’s rotator cuff may simply be a matter of “patching” it, says noted orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD. An expert in shoulder surgery, as well as regenerative medicine, Dr. Badia, has been successfully using an all-natural, collagen patch to promote healing of the rotator cuff tendon. Called the […]
Understanding Shoulder Pain
Deep, persistent pain in the shoulder can affect young and old alike. Young, active patients often feel that shoulder pain stems from overuse. Current exercise regimens usually emphasize strengthening the deltoid muscles, but the rotator cuff is largely ignored. If the pain is a chronic problem, with no history of a single traumatic event, the […]
A NEW APPROACH TO SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
dvances in repair of the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint are making partial joint replacement rather than total joint replacement a more viable option for a growing number of patients. Moreover, this type of joint replacement isideal for the growing movement toward out-patient surgery.
Tears in Shoulder-Joint Labral Cartilage No Longer a ‘Knotty’ Issue
How best to repair the labrum, a cartilage structure that deepens the socket of the shoulder joint, remains somewhat controversial, but technological advances, including knotless sutures and bioabsorbable tissue anchors, are greatly improving outcomes for patients who require surgery, says noted hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD. In fact, Dr. Badia reports […]
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr…. Are You Getting the Cold Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a com- mon but poorly understood condition that can affect the shoulder in a variety of patients. Its name suggests the fact that the shoulder loses range of motion, and deep pain is a common component of this troublesome malady. Very frequently, the condition develops because of trauma to […]
El tratamiento del dolor de hombro
Un agudo y persistente dolor en el hombro puede afectar tanto a jóvenes como a mayores; sin embargo las causas pueden ser muy variadas y requerir de un proceso de diagnóstico meticuloso, para comprender el problema fundamental que conduzca a la solución.