Education
Post-Tenotomy Rehab | Upper Extremity
The ultrasound guided percutaneous tenotomy allows what was once major surgery to be performed quickly through a small incision. Although post-procedure care will be tailored to fit your individual...
Post-Tenotomy Protocol
Phase 1: 0-2 Weeks Special Considerations: Early NWB pain free ROM encouraged starting day after procedure Restrictions: Patellar Tendon: Week 1 0-30° Week 2 0-60° PWB on crutches x 7 days...
Platelet-Rich Plasma Pre-Procedure Instructions
Before Arriving for Your Exam STOP ALL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE Pick up pre-procedure medications (valium and/or pain medication) You should not have PRP therapy if...
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Rehabilitation Protocol
PHASE I: 0 TO 3 DAYS POST-PROCEDURE Appointments No appointments during this time as rehabilitation appointments begin 10-14 days after procedure Goals Protection of the affected tendon Pain control...
EMG
Electromyography (EMG). Electromyography measures the electrical impulses of the muscles at rest and during contractions. Nerve conduction studies are often done along with EMG to determine if a...
Hip Replacement
A 2019 Lancet systematic review and meta-analysis of case series determined that patients and surgeons can expect a hip replacement to last 25 years in around 58% of patients. Recommendations for...
AC arthropathy
The acromioclavicular, or AC, joint is a joint in the shoulder where two bones meet. One of these bones is the collarbone, or clavicle. The second bone is actually part of the shoulder blade...
Frozen Shoulder
The primary treatment considerations include oral anti-inflammatories, physical therapy for aggressive range of motion, glenohumeral distension and corticosteroid injection. If symptoms fail to...
FAI/Hip
The initial treatment suggestions include working with a experience physical therapists who can work on hip capsule mobility, hip traction, gluteal stabilization. Would recommend modifying exercise...
Osteoarthritis
Below is more comprehensive educational information regarding the Non-operative guide for managing osteoarthritis. Definition: Osteoarthritis is a condition of the bone or joint in which there is...
Knee/Meniscus
The symptoms are most consistent with an degenerative medial meniscus tear and chondral wear. Treatment options to consider include physical therapy for quadriceps/gluteal strengthening,...
Spine
Lumbosacral radiculitis occurs when the inner portion or jelly of the disc herniates into the lumbar epidural space causing impingement onto the exiting nerves. The exiting nerves supply the skin...
RTC
When considering rotator cuff surgery, the MRI alone is not the sole defining factor in whether or not you would require surgery. The decision should be based on a combination of factors including...