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 »
Posts Categorized: Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery
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 »
5 Ways You Can Prepare for Rotator Cuff Surgery
If you’ve never had experience with surgery, your first time in the operating room might be daunting. That anxiety, combined with the fact that shoulder injuries are never fun, much less rotator cuff shoulder injuries that require surgery, might have you surprised to find out that you have a reason to be relieved. Now, we… Read more »
The 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
As a particularly important joint of the body, the shoulder seems to be prone to more than its share of a myriad of different aches, pains, injuries, and conditions. But, considering how much we use it in everyday life, these infirmaries are only made that much more noticeable when we can’t easily go about our… Read more »
Common Injuries in the Winter Olympics
As the 2022 Winter Olympic Games skate towards its finish, there’s a lot of anticipation around which country will take home the most medals. Right now, Norway and Germany are in the lead with 13 and 10 gold medals, respectively, while the United States trails with a formidable 8. While there’s plenty of good reason… Read more »
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