Shoulder Conditions Archives - Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/category/shoulder-conditions/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:36:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 YouTube Provides Low-Quality Educational Content About Rotator Cuff Disease https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/youtube-provides-low-quality-educational-content-about-rotator-cuff-disease/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:36:44 +0000 https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/?p=3627 YouTube videos have become a popular source of healthcare information in orthopedic surgery. It allows patients to engage in visual learning about common orthopedic problems like Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Rotator Cuff tears. However, YouTube does not regulate the information being posted, meaning it is possible that some videos are based on opinion or provide...read more

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]]> Proximal Humerus Fractures https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/proximal-humerus-fractures/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:49:53 +0000 https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/?p=3607 Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common fracture in the elderly population. Patients who suffer from these fractures may suffer from significant morbidity, and there is a 10% mortality rate at one-year post-injury reported in the literature. Treatment options range based on the fracture pattern and patient’s pre-injury level of activity. Unfortunately, regardless of...read more

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]]> Causes and Treatment for Common Rotator Cuff Injuries https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/causes-and-treatment-for-common-rotator-cuff-injuries/ https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/causes-and-treatment-for-common-rotator-cuff-injuries/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:06:53 +0000 https://www.jorgechahlamd.com/?p=1880 There are four distinct muscles-tendons that make up the commonly known rotator cuff, which provide both strength and stability to the shoulder. The muscles originate from the scapula (shoulder blade) and connect to the head of the humerus (arm bone) , forming a cuff around the joint. “SITS” is an easy way to recall the...read more

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