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Dr. Stickney, a Kirkland orthopedic surgeon, is an expert in shoulder injury treatment, total and partial knee arthroplasty, sports medicine, and more. Rotator cuff tears can
The shoulder is a complex joint that facilitates the movement of the arm . Without this crucial joint, the most basic movements of the arm and hand would be impossible.
Think about the mobility that the shoulder affords the arm and hand. Although it is crucial for our daily activities, this movement often comes with a price as we age. Over time the shoulder joint can wear down causing increasing pain.
Due to the complexity of the joint, there are many categories that shoulder injuries fall under…
The discussion about platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, treatment is becoming a more popular topic by the minute. PRP treatment is being proposed as an alternative to normal orthopedic treatments that tend to be costly for the wallet and for your time. In a previous blog we looked at PRP treatments’ ability to handle orthopedic difficulties like ACL reconstruction, fractures, and osteoarthritis. This time, let’s shift our focus to: how PRP affects soft-tissue injuries.
For the purpose of this analysis we will look at how PRP affects meniscal repair, rotator cuff repair, and tendon healing.
Most people think joint problems are limited to serious athletes or older adults. But when it comes to the shoulder, everyone is at risk. Between
Shoulder pain, particularly related to throwing sports such as baseball, involves the rotator cuff. You may have heard a variety of medical terms related to the shoulder, like rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tear, or impingement syndrome. But what does this mean to a baseball athlete?
Weight training is a sport as well as part of someone’s exercise regimen. Experienced weightlifters rarely suffer serious injuries but newcomers to the sport or