Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain in people of all age groups. They represent a spectrum of disease, ranging from acute reversible tendonitis to massive tears involving the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis. Diagnosis is usually made through detailed history, physical examination, and often, imaging studies. Often, younger...

Trainers' Page Humerus (upper arm bone) fractures are not common in athletics. Humerus fractures account for approximately 3% of all fractures. Due to the low incidence rate of humerus fractures, Athletic Trainers may not see more than one in their professional career. Treatment of a humerus fracture begins with a visit to...

Full thickness tears of the rotator cuff often present in the middle-aged and elderly population. There is wide variation in terms of the extent of rotator cuff tears, the patient's symptoms, the patient's goals and therefore the treatment options. Expert

16th Annual Meeting San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy Course Stephen C. Weber, M.D.
I. Cuff repair options:
A. Open repair/open acromioplasty. Good results reported by Ellman, Cofield, and numerous others. Anticipate about an 85% success rate.
B. Arthroscopic debridement. Good initial results reported by Ellman and...

Philip Regala MD PL offers a full array of orthopedic services. Most of our patients don't require surgery and are successfully treated with conservative measures. This may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory, pain medicine, injections and other treatments.



While our philosophy provides for a conservative approach, sometimes surgery is recommended, generally it...

I am an orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. My interests include joint replacement, sports medicine, and the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions in patients young and old. I treat patients with a variety of conditions including instability, arthritis, and rotator cuff disorders. Other...