Julian J. Sonnenfeld, MD

08/17/2026

Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries.

As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.

08/10/2026

New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity.

New research from orthopedic specialists at Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates promising outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an advanced technique that combines biologic augmentation w...

08/03/2026

Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows.

As professional baseball sees another high-profile elbow injury with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jos? Berr?os having undergone ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests many pitchers may be able to reduce stress on their elbows without sacrific...

07/27/2026

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years.

07/20/2026

Why Does My Arm Hurt? Possible Causes and How to Manage Them.

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by a more serious condition, such as a heart attack, that requires medical treatment.

07/06/2026

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears provides good clinical outcomes despite high re-tear rate in the mid-term.

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior MRCT provides significant pain and function improvement. Despite a high retear rate, mid-term clinical results remain favorable, with low complication and revision rates.

06/29/2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends.

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of lite...

06/22/2026

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Shoulder surgeries range from minimally invasive options to open procedures. In some cases, an artificial shoulder replacement is necessary. While surgery involves risk, most people find relief with a successful shoulder procedure.

06/18/2026

1,980 Followers, 902 Following, 0 Posts

06/15/2026

Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear and How to Help It Heal.

Rotator cuff tears can cause shoulder pain and difficulty lifting your arm, symptoms that can get worse at night. Treatment usually involves rest and physical therapy, though more severe cases may need surgery.