Golf and tennis are great outdoor sports in warm weather, but repetitive motion, improper grip and poor body mechanics can result in painful conditions in your hand, wrist or elbow. Join ONS hand, wrist and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Matthew Cantlon, to learn about the causes and treatments for most common golf and tennis injuries. Dr. Cantlon will also offer practical tips for proper pre-season conditioning and injury prevention.
Q & A will follow the presentation.
Remember last week’s post? Dr. Kowalsky ended the last installment with listing a multiple options one could take to repair a rotator cuff tear due to the fact that it is very unlikely for the condition to heal on its own. The following is a more in depth description of what makes up this part of the body and what to do after the symptoms of arthritis of the shoulder appear.
The glenohumeral joint of the shoulder includes the humeral head, or ball, and the glenoid, or shallow socket. Both joint surfaces are coated with articular cartilage, the pearly-white, smooth surface that allows near friction-free, painless movement of one surface on another. Typical wear-and-tear osteoarthritis occurs due to the degeneration of the joint surface. As the articular cartilage erodes, the underlying bone can become exposed, change in shape, and create symptoms. Patients typically present with pain deep within the joint. The pain can be associated with mechanical symptoms, such as catching, clicking, or grinding, as well as loss of motion. For some patients, typically those with mild or moderate arthritis, there is a role for conservative management.
However, the most reliable means for pain relief, improved motion and function for patients with moderate or severe arthritis is shoulder replacement. This procedure is performed by removing and replacing the arthritic ball with a metal implant, and by resurfacing the socket with a plastic implant, restoring low-friction, pain-free motion. Implant design and surgical technique for the treatment of both rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis continue to evolve. These innovations empower shoulder and elbow surgeons to individualize the treatment plan to a specific patient and problem.
Tonight, March 12 at 6:30 pm at Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Kowalsky will give a health talk on “Common Causes and Solutions to Chronic Shoulder Pain” will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis. The event will highlight important recent advances in the management of these conditions that have been associated with improved long-term outcomes.
The program is free and open to the public.
Registration Requested. Call (203) 863-4277, or register online at www.greenhosp.org.
Mark, Yakavonis, MD, MMS, will be speaking at the Noble in Greenwich Hospital December 9th at
6:30pm to address Solutions for Foot & Ankle Pain: Beyond Foot Massage. Here is a summary of what he will present:
A painful foot or ankle condition can limit a patient’s function and quality of life with every step. Conditions from the toes to the Achilles tendon will be discussed with emphasis on surgical and nonsurgical options, including old standards and the most cutting edge new technologies. Topics covered will include foot and toe deformities such as bunions, hammertoes, flat feet, and high arches, with special attention to when and how these conditions should be treated or when they should be left alone. Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis will be discussed in detail with emphasis on the natural progression of the disease, what we know works and what is experimental. Arthritic conditions of the foot, ranging from the big toe to the ankle will be included.
A team approach is an important aspect of foot and ankle care. ONS physical therapist Alicia Hirscht, DPT, SCS, CSCS will discuss and answer questions about the role of physical therapy to improve foot and ankle pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Yakavonis will introduce an orthotic maker he typically works with and will discuss when and how orthotics are used, from inexpensive over-the-counter inserts to custom molded prostheses. Other options to be discussed will include stem cell technology and image-guided injections.
Dr. Yakavonis will open up a question and answer session following the seminar. This event is free registration requested, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253, or register online at: https://www.greenhosp.org/CREG/ClassDetails.aspx?sid=1&ClassID=7253
07/10/2019
