Michael Durkin, MD

05/25/2026

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

05/25/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

05/18/2026

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. It can be caused by tendinitis, tears, or tendinosis and can lead to problems like restricted arm movement.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses week to all the wonderful nurses I have the pleasure of working with. Thank you for all you do!

05/04/2026

Have you ever wanted a real, inside-the-operating-room look at rotator cuff repair? This brief video walks through shoulder arthroscopy and when it may be recommended.

If you have a torn rotator cuff, your doctor may recommend an arthroscopic procedure to fix the tear. This video looks at how the rotator cuff works and demonstrates the steps your doctor will take during arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear.

04/27/2026

Curious about knee scopes? Here’s a quick guide to this minimally invasive procedure and when surgery might be recommended.

During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/16/2026

Surgical management techniques for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review.

Early surgical intervention for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can preserve the hip joint and delay the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of various surgical modalities to treat femoral head AVN as assessed by THA-fre...

04/09/2026

11 Common Hip Pain and Injuries in Athletes.

Muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn. In athletes, this type of injury is common in the hip and groin area due to fatigue, overuse, or the improper use of a muscle. The failure to warm up before exercise also contributes to the problem.