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Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery
Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 04 April, 2019
Source: Healio

Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
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Gluteus Tendon Tears – A Common Cause of Hip Pain
Posted in: Hip | Posted on: 06 March, 2019
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
There are two gluteus tendons that both attach at the outer aspect of the hip at the greater trochanter: the gluteus minimus and medius tendons. Both of these muscles abduct the hip, while the gluteus minimus also acts as the primary internal rotator of the hip.
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The multi-sport versus single-sport athlete
Posted in: Sports Medicine | Posted on: 03 July, 2018
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, I am frequently asked by concerned parents about whether their child should play a single sport year-round. Here in South Florida, we are blessed with weather that allows for nearly year-round outdoor sports activities.
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What is calcific tendonitis and what causes it?
Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 16 May, 2018
Source: Medical News Today
Calcific tendonitis is a condition caused by calcium deposits building up in a person's muscles or tendons. If calcium builds up in an area, a person may feel pain and discomfort there.
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Role of Stem Cells, PRP and Grafts in the Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears
Posted in: Stem Cells, PRP | Posted on: 23 February, 2018
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
A tear of the rotator cuff tendon from the bone can result in significant pain and disability. Some patients can be managed with conservative treatments, whereas others require repair of the tendon back to bone to restore function and pain relief. Nearly 400,000 rotator cuff repairs are performed annually in the United States..
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Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in the Athlete
Posted in: Hip | Posted on: 21 January, 2018
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
Advancements in Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a term derived from the Greek words “arthro” which means “joint”, and “skopein” which means “to view or observe”. Therefore, hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure whereby the orthopedic surgeon can look into the hip joint with a camera inserted through small keyhole incisions.
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