Ryves Moore, MD

08/14/2026

Football season is here. 🏈 And while everyone is thinking about the first kickoff, we’re thinking about keeping athletes healthy enough to be there for the last one. Protect your body. Start the season off strong.
Hydrate before you’re thirsty, replace what you lose, listen when your body is telling you something isn’t right, and don’t try to push through signs of heat illness or injury. The habits you build now can make a difference throughout a long season.
Here’s to Friday night lights, a healthy season, and keeping our athletes on the field! 💪

08/13/2026

The first step in a rotator cuff repair? Take a good look around. 👀
Before we begin repairing anything, we use the arthroscopic camera to evaluate the shoulder, assess the tear pattern and tissue quality, and get a clear understanding of exactly what we're working with.
Every rotator cuff tear is a little different, and what we see once we're inside the shoulder helps guide how we approach the repair. From the first look to the final anchor, the goal is an anatomic repair with as little tension as possible and a plan that gives the patient the best opportunity to heal.
Assess first. Repair second. Get them back to what they love.

08/12/2026

What is PRP and when do we use it? 🩸
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative medicine treatment that starts with a small sample of your own blood. That blood is processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors, which are then injected into the area we’re treating with the goal of supporting the body’s natural healing response.
PRP may be considered for certain tendon or ligament injuries, joint conditions, and other orthopedic concerns. But just like every treatment we offer, PRP isn’t right for every injury or every patient. There are also different types of PRP, and the concentration and composition can be tailored depending on what we’re treating.
The goal isn’t simply to offer the newest treatment - it’s to evaluate the problem, understand your goals, and determine which option makes the most sense for you.
Want to know if PRP or another regenerative medicine solution could be an option for you? Come see us!
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08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Not every ACL tear automatically means reconstruction 🦵
This 53-year-old recreational athlete had an ACL tear that was a great candidate for repair. In this arthroscopic view, we were able to bring the native ACL tissue back to its femoral footprint, get it nicely retensioned, and secure the repair. We also added an internal brace and BEAR implant to support the healing process.

The goal: preserve the native ACL when appropriate, restore stability, and give the knee the best opportunity to heal and get this patient back to being active again.

08/10/2026

A good shoulder evaluation starts with listening. 💪
Where does it hurt? When do you notice it? Which movements make it better or worse? Those answers give us a starting point, and from there, the physical exam helps us learn even more.
By feeling different areas of the shoulder and evaluating range of motion, strength, stability, and how the shoulder responds to certain movements, we can begin narrowing down where the pain may be coming from.
No two patients, or shoulders, are exactly the same. Taking the time to listen, examine, and understand what you're experiencing is how we determine the right next step for you.

08/07/2026

🏈 Hydration is one of the simplest ways to improve performance and one of the easiest things to overlook.
As football season gets underway, don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking water. By then, you're already behind. Staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, supports muscle function, improves focus, and can reduce your risk of heat-related illness and cramping.

A few simple habits can make a big difference:
💧 Start hydrating before practice or games.
💧 Drink consistently throughout activity.
💧 Replace fluids and electrolytes after long or intense workouts.
💧 Keep a water bottle with you and make hydration part of your daily routine.

Whether you're stepping onto the practice field, preparing for Friday night lights, or cheering from the sidelines, staying hydrated is one of the best ways to help your body perform at its best.

08/06/2026

In this portion of the procedure, I'm closing the patellar tendon defect after harvesting the graft. Repairing the harvest site is an important step that helps restore the integrity of the tendon and is part of setting the patient up for a successful recovery.

An ACL reconstruction is made up of many small, precise steps from graft harvest and tunnel placement to fixation and closure. Each one plays an important role in the overall outcome, and attention to these details is what helps patients get back to doing what they love. Every step matters.

08/05/2026

Some patients are here for their very first visit, looking for answers. Others are stopping by for a follow-up, celebrating progress they weren't sure was possible just weeks before. And for many, these hallways become part of their journey back to the things they love most!
Clinic days are about more than appointments; they're about listening, educating, treating, and helping every patient take the next step toward recovery. We're grateful to be a part of that process every single day!
Come see us if you've got a new injury or something that's been bothering you www.ryvesmooremd.com

08/04/2026

The knee exam starts long before any imaging. It starts with a conversation.
Questions like "Does it lock?", "Does it catch?", "When does it hurt?", and "What does the popping feel like?" help us narrow down what's causing the pain. Then, the physical exam gives us even more information as we evaluate range of motion, stability, tenderness, and how the knee responds to different movements.
Every answer matters. Every movement tells a story. Listening is one of the most important tools we have.