Shoulder Instability Surgery As the most mobile joint in the human body, the shoulder is prone to instability. Shoulder instability occurs when the ball (humeral head) is forced out of the socket (glenoid), often the result of repetitive overuse or a sudden traumatic injury. Once a shoulder has become dislocated once, it is prone to [...]
Shoulder Nerve Surgery Patients living in the greater Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens & NYC communities suffering from shoulder pain, numbness and weakness may be experiencing a shoulder nerve entrapment syndrome. Two of the most common nerve entrapment conditions include a suprascapular nerve injury and thoracic outlet syndrome. Orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist, Dr. Jonathan Ticker is [...]
Shoulder arthroscopy is a popular minimally invasive surgery designed to treat a wide number of shoulder injuries and degenerative conditions. Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens & NYC area orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist, Dr. Jonathan Ticker is able to utilize arthroscopic shoulder surgery to inspect, diagnose and repair issues within the joint. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery involves the [...]
Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Overview An injury to the rotator cuff is quite common in the athletic population. A rotator cuff injury, typically a tendon tear, involves one of the four muscle-tendon units that compose the structure. Patients who have experienced a large, partial or complete tear of a tendon usually require a rotator cuff [...]
Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery Overview The shoulder is a highly complex joint that allows a great range of motion so individuals are able to perform everyday movements and compete in sports. Since the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it is at an elevated risk of instability, dislocations, labral tears and other injuries. [...]
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment Shoulder dislocations are a common injury, especially in the young, active population, and cause instability of the joint. Shoulder instability occurs when the soft tissue restraints within the joint become stretched or torn and can no longer hold the socket (glenoid) and the ball (humeral head) in the proper position. When the [...]
Broken Collarbone Overview Collarbone (clavicle) fractures are fairly common in the athletic population, especially athletes involved in contact sports. Even though clavicle fractures are common, no two fractures are similar because of the collarbone’s ability to break in a number of different patterns. The complexity of a fractured clavicle varies for each patient living in [...]
Cartilage Restoration Overview Shoulder osteoarthritis is a fairly common condition that occurs as the result of the natural aging process or an injury to the joint. The shoulder condition can become debilitating for certain patients, with severe pain, stiffness and swelling affecting everyday and athletic activities. Since arthritis is a progressive disease with no cure, [...]
Capsulolabral Reconstruction Overview The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and is responsible for lifting and rotating the arm, as well as reaching overhead. Shoulder instability is a common condition that occurs frequently in the young, active population, mainly because of the joint’s wide range of motion. Patients who have experienced a [...]
Biceps Tenotomy Overview Patients in the greater Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens & NYC area suffering from shoulder pain and tenderness may be diagnosed with biceps tendonitis. Located between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint, the biceps tendon is responsible for elbow flexion and forearm rotation. Swimmers, basketball players and other athletes are at an [...]
