Monthly Archives: November 2012

Shoulder Pain After Swimming? Louisville Orthopedic Explains Swimmer’s Shoulder

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury, Swimming Injuries.

When it comes to swimming injuries, shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints.  “Swimmer’s Shoulder” a term coined by Kennedy and Hawkins (1974), describes the shoulder pain experienced by some swimmers following activity. Often considered an overuse injury, the shoulder pain may occur in one shoulder or

What is Osteochondritis Dissecans? More info from Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery.

When cartilage becomes disconnected from the bone, people may experience a condition called osteochondritis dissecans. This joint condition most typically happens in the knees but it can also affect other bodily joints like the elbows. While more common in men, people of all ages may experience osteochondritis dissecans. Some people do not experience any symptoms… Read more »