Arthroscopic surgery is performed through small incisions around your shoulder.  A camera is inserted inside your shoulder which magnifies your anatomy onto several HDTVs in the operating room.  This allows Dr Schwartz to see in extremely fine detail the problems better than with a naked eye!  Sterile water is pumped into your shoulder to […]

Biological supplementation for the shoulder is certainly a hot topic. This expanding frontier of orthopedics is certainly intellectually interesting and promising for the future. Currently we do not have a lot of information regarding what promising new treatments (stem cells, platelet rich plasma or PRP) can do long term.  There are also a lot of […]

Bursitis and tendonitis are common and relatively similar conditions, both of which concern the inflammation of the soft tissue that’s involved in movement. These types of conditions are very common in shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. They are conditions that are critical to identify and treat early. If left untreated, they can lead to […]

The health of our bones plays a vital role in how we are able to function every day. Since our bodies are exposed to a number of stress triggers, having good bone health is crucial to avoiding injuries and ensuring that our muscles, ligaments, and organs are protected. But how can you ensure optimal bone […]

Shoulder and arm injuries a relatively common occurrence – hundreds of thousands of Americans every year require surgery for rotator cuff or other injuries. And an integral part of the healing process involves wearing a shoulder sling which helps to restrict movement and protect the shoulder from re-injury. However, many people aren’t clear about how […]

If you’ve ever hit your elbow and felt a tingling pain sensation, you’ve likely hit the funny bone. Although to be clear, the funny bone isn’t as much a bone, as it is actually a set of elbow nerves called the ulnar nerve. But why does hitting it produce such a weird and unusual sensation? […]

As anyone with a sedentary job can attest, shoulder tension is a common issue. But while many people suffer from shoulder weakness, tension and more, few know the right shoulder stretch exercises to help alleviate the discomfort and pain. Therefore, in this article, we’ll explore how to stretch shoulders and go over a few of […]

When thinking of shoulder injuries, surgery is not the first thing that comes to mind. But while in many cases, shoulder injuries heal without surgical intervention, sometimes surgery is required for a full shoulder recovery, especially if the injury is related to the rotator cuff or the surrounding ligaments. But what should you expect after […]

Can you dislocate your elbow? Yes, absolutely. There are many ways in which the elbow can be damaged. A dislocated elbow is one of the most frequently occurring injuries, with posterior elbow dislocations accounting for over 90 percent of all hospital visits regarding the elbow. Essentially, when an elbow is dislocated, one of the three […]

It’s a complaint orthopedic specialists are all too familiar with— “My joints hurt”. Stiff joints can make completing even the most menial of tasks an uncomfortable undertaking. From reaching into cupboards to grab dishes to walking up stairs or getting dressed in the morning, we depend on the functionality of our joints for nearly everything […]