A labral tear in the shoulder is an injury to the ring of cartilage called the labrum that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The labrum helps keep the ball (the top of the upper arm bone) securely in the socket while allowing a wide range of motion…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery
Can You Still Play Sports After a Shoulder Injury?
If you’re an athlete with a shoulder injury, you may be wondering: can you still safely play sports after a shoulder injury? The good news is that, with the right treatment and rehabilitation plan, the answer is yes. Most athletes can successfully return to their favorite activities after a shoulder injury. Regardless of whether your… Read more »
Broken Collarbone Treatment in Louisville, KY
Broken collarbones are one of the most common broken bones in adults and athletes. They are painful, and can make moving the arm very difficult. The collarbone, or the clavicle, is located just below the throat, extending out from the sternum between the ribs and the shoulder blade to connect them. It plays a key… Read more »
An Overview of Osteonecrosis/Avascular Necrosis Treatment and Causes
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, is the death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. Avascular necrosis can cause tiny breaks in the bone, which can eventually lead the bone to fully collapse if the issue is not properly treated. While osteonecrosis can affect individuals of any age or gender, it… Read more »
Bess Fley, PA-C, June 2023 Newsletter: Little League Shoulder
From the Desk of Bess Fley: Little League Shoulder Spending the day at the ballpark might be a dream come true for all the aspiring ‘Babe Ruth’s and ‘Jackie Robinson’s, and for all their enthusiasm and energy, it might seem like a win-win situation to let them practice and play all day and come home… Read more »
Sleeping Tips for Post-Operative Pain
When faced with an issue on our phones, laptops, or other various technological devices, oftentimes we know that by turning it off and then on again will reset the device, and things will begin working normally again. A good night’s sleep can sometimes do the same for humans! You go to sleep with a stomachache,… Read more »
Educación del paciente: Cirugía Labral /SLAP/Bankart
Descripción General de la Cirugía Labral / SLAP / Bankart Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C La reparación del labrum, reparación SLAP, y la cirugía de reconstrucción de Bankart se realizan como un procedimiento ambulatorio. A su llegada al centro quirúrgico, primero se reunirá con la persona de registro para registrarlo…. Read more »
Patient Education: Labral/SLAP/Bankart Surgery
Labral/SLAP/Bankart Surgery Overview Orthopaedic Specialists 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Labral repair, SLAP repair, and Bankart reconstruction surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. Upon arrival at the surgicenter you will first meet with the registration person to check you in. You will then be brought back to the pre-op area and… Read more »
Educación del paciente: Manipulación Cerrada Del Hombro
Una Visión General de la Manipulación Cerrada del Hombro Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Una manipulación cerrada del hombro es un procedimiento ambulatorio rápido. Se tarda unos 90 segundos en realizarse. Anestesia A su llegada al centro quirúrgico, se reunirá con el médico de anestesia y obtendrá un bloqueo nervioso…. Read more »
Patient Education: Closed Manipulation of the Shoulder
An Overview of Closed Manipulation of the Shoulder Orthopaedic Specialists 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C A closed manipulation of the shoulder is a quick outpatient procedure. It takes about 90 seconds to perform. Anesthesia Upon arrival to the surgicenter you will meet with the anesthesia doctor and get a nerve block. The… Read more »
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