Lyndon Gross MD

05/25/2026

Removing the sling reduces pain immediately after shoulder surgery.

A broad arm sling is traditionally applied following shoulder surgery for protection of repair and ‘for comfort’. It has never been proved however that the use of a sling actually leads to reduced pain. The aim of our prospective study was to quantify a patient's immediate post-surgical pain wit...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/18/2026

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

05/11/2026

Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture.

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/04/2026

How to Tape Your Knee.

ize it when you're active and can give relief from pain. You can choose from many kinds of tapes and taping methods to tape your knees for support. Talk with your doctor or physical therapist about the best option for you.

04/27/2026

Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment.

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide - and potentially a billion by 2050 - the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Mov...

04/22/2026

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04/20/2026

Diagnostic Dilemma: Testing to Differentiate UCL Sprains From Flexor-Pronator Elbow Strains in the Overhead Athlete.

Differentiating between a UCL and flexor-pronator injury is often difficult because the symptoms both produce pain in the medial elbow, and they frequently occur together. The purpose of this commentary is to describe the clinical thought process used to assist in making an accurate differential dia...

04/13/2026

Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty According to Their Body Mass Index.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term outcomes following primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including functional improvement, perioperative variables, and postoperative complications.

04/06/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.