Grand Rapids shoulder
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Subacromial Impingment and Confirmation Bias – PART 2: Alternative theories of “impingement” pain and specific anatomical findings
Shoulder impingement should no longer be considered a phenomenon of the acromion. Let’s make an accurate diagnosis and treat accordingly. Continue reading
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Subacromial Impingment and Confirmation Bias – PART 1: Background
Our understanding of Shoulder Impingement continues to evolve over time. Competing theories of the nature of its origin are presented here. Continue reading
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Physical Therapy and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty – Acromial Fracture
Acromial fracture after reverse shoulder might be related to early formal physical therapy Continue reading
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Glenoid Rim Loss in Instability
We should not forget about Open Bankart. A new systematic review by Min, et al., looked at relatively low quality level of evidence and summarized that a 16% loss of glenoid width places one at risk of failure with arthroscopic stabilization. Continue reading
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The “4 S” Framework
The 4 pillars of normal shoulder function relate to stability, strength, smoothness, and stiffness. Continue reading
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Welcome to the Grand Rapids Shoulder Blog
As my kids have left my wife and I as empty nesters, I am facing new challenges and opportunities as the next phase of my career begins. No longer the novice learner, I have been exposed to just about any problem that a shoulder can develop. This early career time has allowed me to learn… Continue reading