Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common shoulder problems that an orthopedic surgeon treats. In fact, a shoulder surgeon may see more than 5 patients a week with this condition. Frozen shoulder can affect both men and women, but...
Dr. Michael Schwartz was recently named to the Super Doctor Hall of Fame. This is an honor achieved after being named a Super Doctor ten years in a row in his specialty of Sports Medicine. Dr. Schwartz is the President of the OrthoTexas executive board and is the...
Do You Know the Three Most Common Athletic Injuries? Orthopedic Surgeons who specialize in sports medicine commonly see and treat injuries of the knee and the shoulder. In fact, these two areas of the body are some of the most frequently injured. There are three...
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common sources of shoulder pain and disability affecting adults in the United States. Rotator cuff tears are most often seen in people as they age, and usually occur in individuals over the age of 40. It is very important to get...
Shoulder replacement surgery can be a life changing for people with significant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Shoulder replacement can be a great solution for common shoulder problems such as arthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rotator cuff tears that are...
