The shoulder configuration is unique in comparison to other joints. While most joints have tendons outside of the bones that connect to larger muscles, the shoulder has tendons confined between bones in the joint. The rotator cuff is a set of tendons that are between the humeral head (upper arm bone) and glenoid (shoulder blade…
Read MoreExtreme deterioration of the knee joint from arthritis and degenerative disease can restrict movement and cause chronic pain. Knee replacement surgery offers restoration of the knee joint to improve mobility, but there are risks and complications that can occur. Dr. Steven Struhl and his medical team offer robotic partial knee replacement, which has many advantages…
Read MoreWhile sitting at a red light in June of 2015, Sarah was in an automobile accident that left her with a torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon tears. Following the guidance of her initial doctor, she first tried physical therapy prior to having surgery. As time went on, she realized that she would need more…
Read MoreA knee injury is one of the most common injuries, and if severe enough knee surgery is recommended. However, knee replacement surgery is not ideal for patients in their 20s, 30s, nor 40s, since the implants only work on average for 12-15 years and requires follow-up surgeries. There is another option for younger patients who…
Read MoreSeveral years ago Zack suffered a shoulder injury while doing shoulder presses at the gym that resulted in a labral tear in his shoulder. His torn labrum resulted in him suffering recurrent shoulder dislocations with a secondary issue being a SLAP tear. Over the years and being active playing soccer, boxing, skin boarding and rock…
Read MoreAfter breaking his collarbone three times since 2010, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo elected to undergo a Mumford procedure on his left clavicle versus having a plate inserted into his collarbone. The 2015 NFL season was a tough one for Romo who broke his clavicle twice in one season. The first time he broke his…
Read MoreIn addition to chasing after her two young sons, Rachel G. found a new passion in running 8 years ago. Running became part of her life and she even started training for the New York Marathon. Unfortunately, it came to a sudden stop last February 15th when she slipped on black ice and had a…
Read MoreAs an active woman, Gail F. suffered knee injuries and pain in both knees due to living an athletic lifestyle of skiing, hiking, and playing tennis. Gail was a competitive downhill skier when she was younger and tore her ACL when she was 13 years old. A year ago the pain was so intense that…
Read MoreTears of the rotator cuff are an extremely common source of shoulder pain in adults over the age of 40. Tear size can range from incomplete or partial to complete tears ranging from small to very large. Treatment options range from non-operative management consisting of physical therapy and/or injections to surgical repair. While non-operative treatment…
Read More“Can stem cell therapy really help my elbow pain?” Ted. D was shocked seeing Dr. Steven Struhl moving so well on the tennis court with his problematic knee that he had to ask Dr. Struhl his secret. Dr. Struhl explained that he had a stem cell therapy procedure performed on himself. He wanted to see…
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