Arthritis of the shoulder can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joint. The condition is treated by removing the damaged articulating parts and replacing them with prostheses.
Elbow surgery and replacements are advanced medical procedures aimed at addressing various elbow conditions, including arthritis, fractures, and ligament injuries. Arthroscopic procedures or total elbow replacements restore function and alleviate pain, improving patients' quality of life and mobility.
Minimally invasive shoulder surgery employs specialized techniques to address shoulder injuries and conditions with smaller incisions and reduced tissue damage. This approach often leads to quicker recovery times, less pain, and lower risk of complications compared to traditional open surgeries.
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner to accomplish their training goals.
Sports and athletic activities naturally involve risks for injuries irrespective of gender; however, gender also plays an important role in certain types of sports injuries. Although common perception is that male athletes are more likely to be injured in sports, it is female athletes who are more prone for sports related injuries for a variety of reasons.
Complex shoulder problems encompass a range of conditions like rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, and arthritis, often requiring specialized treatment due to their multifactorial nature. These issues may involve a combination of surgical interventions, such as arthroscopic repairs, joint replacements, and rehabilitative therapies, tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Trauma and injuries to the shoulder and elbow can result from accidents, falls, or overuse, leading to fractures, dislocations, ligament tears, and tendon injuries. Treatment typically involves a combination of immobilization, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention to restore function and alleviate pain, facilitating optimal recovery.
Dr. Vani J Sabesan is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Shoulder, Elbow & Regenerative Medicine Specialist in Palm Beach, FL. She serves as program director for a new orthopedic residency program at JFK/University of Miami and has served as Chief of Quality and held the Lang Family Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Research at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
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Dr. Vani J. Sabesan received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine
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