Patient Education

Although arthroscopic surgery is a relatively minor procedure, it is still invasive, with potential risks and complications. It also requires a period of rest from normal activity. Planning for the Procedure The arthroscopic surgery is done as an outpatient. In most cases the procedure takes somewhere between 30 and 45…

Your shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is like a ball and socket. It’s designed to be flexible, but sometimes it can feel loose or unstable. This is called shoulder instability. What causes shoulder instability? Shoulder instability can happen for a few reasons: Injuries: Accidents, falls, or sports…

The Normal Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff consists of four muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Generally, the supraspinatus muscle is located superiorly, the infraspinatus and teres minor are located posteriorly, while the subscapularis muscle is anterior in position. In 95% of rotator cuff tears, the supraspinatus tendon…

An Education Guide to Help Understand Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Dr. Mannarino provides this guide for patients to learn and understand the nature of their injury. We hope this will be helpful as you make decisions regarding your knee. The Normal ACL The major role of the ACL…