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        • Hemophiliac Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Infective Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Instability Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Osteoarthritis [Shoulder]
        • Post-Surgical Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Post-Traumatic Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Sjogrens Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • SLE Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Fractures [Shoulder]
        • Clavicle Fractures [Shoulder]
      • Instability [Shoulder]
        • AC Joint Dislocation [Shoulder]
        • Dislocation [Shoulder]
      • Nerve Injury [Shoulder]
      • Scapular Dyskinesia
        • Scapular Winging (Medial)
        • Scapular Winging (Lateral)
        • Snapping Scapula
        • Sick Scapula Syndrome
      • Sports Injuries [Shoulder]
        • Trapezius Strain
      • Stiffness [Shoulder]
        • Frozen Shoulder
        • Posterior Capsular Contracture of the Shoulder
      • Tendinopathy [Shoulder]
        • Bursitis [Shoulder]
        • Calcific Tendinitis [Shoulder]
        • Impingement [Shoulder]
        • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy [Shoulder]
        • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
        • Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
        • SLAP Tears [Shoulder]
      • Vaccine Related Pain
    • Elbow Conditions
      • Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Hemophiliac Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Osteoarthritis [Elbow]
        • Post-Traumtic Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis [Elbow]
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      • Elbow Conditions
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      • DeQuervain’s Tendinitis [Hand]
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      • Lattisimus Transfer
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          • Arthritis in General [Elbow]
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        • Instability [Elbow]
          • Dislocation [Elbow]
          • Recurrent [Elbow]
          • Subluxation [Elbow]
        • Nerve Injury [Elbow
          • Ulna Nerve [Elbow]
            • Ulna Nerve- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome [Elbow]
        • Sports Injury [Elbow]
          • Golfer’s Elbow
          • Tennis Elbow
          • Throwing Injuries [Elbow]
          • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear [Elbow]
        • Tendinopathy [Elbow]
          • Posterior Impingement [Elbow]
          • Spurs [Elbow]
          • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear [Elbow]
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            • Post Traumatic Arthritis [Wrist]
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          • Instability [Wrist]
            • Dislocation [Wrist]
          • Tendinopathy [Wrist]
            • Sprains [Wrist]
        • Hand
          • Anatomy [Hand]
          • Arthritis [Hand]
            • Arthritis in General [Hand]
            • Basal Thumb Arthritis [Hand]
          • Fractures [Hand]
          • Instability [Hand]
            • Dislocation [Hand]
            • Finger Dislocations [Hand]
          • Nerve Injury [Hand]
            • Median Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
            • Nerve Compression Syndrome in General [Hand]
            • Radial Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
            • Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
          • Tendinopathy [Hand]
            • Boutonniere Injury [Hand]
            • Extensor Tendon Injury [Hand]
            • Finger Sprains [Hand]
            • Flexor Tendon Injury [Hand]
            • Mallet Finger Injury [Hand]
            • Skier’s Thumb [Hand]
            • Thumb Extensor Tendon (EPL) Rupture [Hand]
        • General Procedures
          • Cortisone injections
        • Shoulder
          • AC Joint Dislocation Reconstruction [Shoulder]
          • Acromioplasty [Shoulder]
          • Arthritis Treatment [Shoulder]
          • Arthroscopy [Shoulder]
          • Bursitis/ Impingement Repair [Shoulder]
          • Calcific Tendinitis Repair [Shoulder]
          • Closed Reduction [Shoulder]
          • Frozen Shoulder Repair [Shoulder]
          • Labrum Surgery [Shoulder]
          • Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff Repair [Shoulder]
          • Separation Surgery [Shoulder]
        • Elbow
          • Arthritis Surgery [Elbow]
          • Arthroscopy [Elbow]
          • Autograft (UCL Tear) [Elbow]
          • Closed Reduction [Elbow]
          • Olecranon Fracture Surgery [Elbow]
          • Radial Head Fracture Surgeries [Elbow]
          • Replacement [Elbow]
          • Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery [Elbow]
        • Wrist
          • Fracture Surgery [Wrist]
        • Hand
          • Carpal Tunnel Release [Hand]
          • Dupuytren’s Disease Treatment [Hand]
          • Ganglion Cyst Surgery [Hand]
          • Tendonitis Surgery [Hand]
          • Trigger Finger Surgery [Hand]
        • General Pre Operative Instructions
      • Shoulder
        • Arthroscopy [Shoulder]
        • Exercises [Shoulder]
        • Limited Shoulder [Shoulder]
        • Replacement [Shoulder]
      • Elbow
        • Autograft Recovery (UCL Tear) [Elbow]
    • Rehabilitation
      • Named Exercises [Shoulder]
        • Counter-top Stretching
        • Infra-Equitorial Strengthening
      • Pathology Specific Rehabilitation
        • Shoulder Rehab
          • AC Joint Dislocation Reconstruction Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Arthoroscopic Bankart Repair/ SLAP Protocol [Shoulder]
          • Biceps Tenodesis with or without SAD [Shoulder]
          • Calcific Tendinitis Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Clavicle Fracture [Shoulder]
          • Dislocation Treatment [Shoulder]
          • Frozen Shoulder Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Impingement Repair Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Labral Tear [Shoulder]
          • Reverse Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff Repair- Conservative Protocol [Shoulder]
          • Total Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
        • Elbow Rehab
      • Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide
      • Stretching Exercises
        • An Overview of Stretching and Flexibility
        • The Benefits of Stretching
        • The Types of Stretching
        • The Rules for Safe Stretching
        • How to Stretch Properly
        • Flexibility Testing
        • Neck Stretches
        • Stretches for the Arms and Chest
        • Stretches for the Stomach
        • Stretches for the Back and Sides
        • Stretches for the Hips and Buttocks
        • Stretches for the Quadriceps
        • Stretches for the Hamstrings
        • Stretches for the Adductors
        • Stretches for the Abductors
        • Stretches for the Upper Calves
        • Stretches for the Lower Calves and Achilles
        • Stretches for the Shins, Ankles, Feet and Toes
        • Top 5 Stretches for each Sport
        • Top 5 Stretches for each Sports Injury
      • Tai Chi
        • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
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        • Basic Yoga for Beginners
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          • Cat Cow Pose
          • Mountain Pose
          • Tree Pose
          • Warrior II Pose
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          • Bridge Pose
          • Reclining Twist
        • Yoga Poses
          • The Rules for Safe Stretching
          • A Short Guide For A Successful Yoga Practice
          • Warm-Up Poses
          • Sun Salutations
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          • Prone Poses
          • Supine Poses
          • Closing Poses & Mudras
  • Case Managers Corner
    • Shoulder CMC
      • Acromiclavicular Joint Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability [Shoulder]
      • “Frozen Shoulder” (Adhesive Capsulitis) [Shoulder]
      • Impingement Syndrome [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
    • Elbow CMC
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    • Hand CMC
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • FAQ Shoulder
      • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury [Shoulder]
      • Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Baseball Related Injuries [Shoulder]
      • Failed Rotator Cuff Repair [Shoulder]
      • Frozen Shoulder
      • Instability [Shoulder]
      • Labral Tear [Shoulder]
      • Migration: Superior and Anterior Superior [Shoulder]
      • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection [Shoulder]
      • Reverse Prosthesis Replacement [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis [Shoulder]
      • Total Reconstruction [Shoulder]
    • FAQ Elbow
      • Biceps Tendon Tears [Elbow]
      • Fracture [Elbow]
      • Golfer’s Elbow [Elbow]
      • Tennis Elbow [Elbow]
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  • Anatomy
    • Anatomy [Shoulder]
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    • Anatomy [Hand]
  • Conditions
    • Conditions [Shoulder]
      • Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Arthritis in General [Shoulder]
        • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy [Shoulder]
        • Crystal Arthropathy [Shoulder]
        • Hemophiliac Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Infective Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Instability Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Osteoarthritis [Shoulder]
        • Post-Surgical Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Post-Traumatic Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • Sjogrens Arthritis [Shoulder]
        • SLE Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Fractures [Shoulder]
        • Clavicle Fractures [Shoulder]
      • Instability [Shoulder]
        • AC Joint Dislocation [Shoulder]
        • Dislocation [Shoulder]
      • Nerve Injury [Shoulder]
      • Scapular Dyskinesia
        • Scapular Winging (Medial)
        • Scapular Winging (Lateral)
        • Snapping Scapula
        • Sick Scapula Syndrome
      • Sports Injuries [Shoulder]
        • Trapezius Strain
      • Stiffness [Shoulder]
        • Frozen Shoulder
        • Posterior Capsular Contracture of the Shoulder
      • Tendinopathy [Shoulder]
        • Bursitis [Shoulder]
        • Calcific Tendinitis [Shoulder]
        • Impingement [Shoulder]
        • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy [Shoulder]
        • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
        • Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
        • SLAP Tears [Shoulder]
      • Vaccine Related Pain
    • Elbow Conditions
      • Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Hemophiliac Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Osteoarthritis [Elbow]
        • Post-Traumtic Arthritis [Elbow]
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis [Elbow]
      • Elbow Instability
      • Elbow Stiffness
      • Elbow Fractures
      • Elbow Sports Injuries
    • Wrist Conditions
      • Arthritis [Wrist]
      • Elbow Conditions
      • Fractures [Wrist]
    • Hand Conditions
      • Arthritis [Hand]
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment [Hand]
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [Hand]
      • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome [Hand]
      • DeQuervain’s Tendinitis [Hand]
      • Dupuytren’s Contracture [Hand]
  • Procedures
    • Shoulder Procedures
      • Lattisimus Transfer
    • Elbow Procedures
      • Cubital Tunnel Decompression
      • Distal Biceps Rupture
      • Olecranon Bursectomy
      • Olecranon Spur Excision
  • Pre-Post Operation Instructions
    • Pre Operative
    • Post Operative
      • General Post Operative Instructions
        • Meditation
        • Fractures [Hand]
        • Ganglion Cysts [Hand]
        • Trigger Finger [Hand]
        • Arthritis [Elbow]
          • Arthritis in General [Elbow]
        • Fractures [Elbow]
          • Olecranon Fracture [Elbow]
          • Radial Head Fractures [Elbow]
        • Instability [Elbow]
          • Dislocation [Elbow]
          • Recurrent [Elbow]
          • Subluxation [Elbow]
        • Nerve Injury [Elbow
          • Ulna Nerve [Elbow]
            • Ulna Nerve- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome [Elbow]
        • Sports Injury [Elbow]
          • Golfer’s Elbow
          • Tennis Elbow
          • Throwing Injuries [Elbow]
          • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear [Elbow]
        • Tendinopathy [Elbow]
          • Posterior Impingement [Elbow]
          • Spurs [Elbow]
          • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear [Elbow]
        • Wrist
          • Anatomy [Wrist]
          • Arthritis [Wrist]
            • Arthritis in General [Wrist]
            • Osteoathritis [Wrist]
            • Post Traumatic Arthritis [Wrist]
            • Rheumatoid Arthritis [Wrist]
          • Fractures [Wrist]
          • Instability [Wrist]
            • Dislocation [Wrist]
          • Tendinopathy [Wrist]
            • Sprains [Wrist]
        • Hand
          • Anatomy [Hand]
          • Arthritis [Hand]
            • Arthritis in General [Hand]
            • Basal Thumb Arthritis [Hand]
          • Fractures [Hand]
          • Instability [Hand]
            • Dislocation [Hand]
            • Finger Dislocations [Hand]
          • Nerve Injury [Hand]
            • Median Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
            • Nerve Compression Syndrome in General [Hand]
            • Radial Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
            • Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes [Hand]
          • Tendinopathy [Hand]
            • Boutonniere Injury [Hand]
            • Extensor Tendon Injury [Hand]
            • Finger Sprains [Hand]
            • Flexor Tendon Injury [Hand]
            • Mallet Finger Injury [Hand]
            • Skier’s Thumb [Hand]
            • Thumb Extensor Tendon (EPL) Rupture [Hand]
        • General Procedures
          • Cortisone injections
        • Shoulder
          • AC Joint Dislocation Reconstruction [Shoulder]
          • Acromioplasty [Shoulder]
          • Arthritis Treatment [Shoulder]
          • Arthroscopy [Shoulder]
          • Bursitis/ Impingement Repair [Shoulder]
          • Calcific Tendinitis Repair [Shoulder]
          • Closed Reduction [Shoulder]
          • Frozen Shoulder Repair [Shoulder]
          • Labrum Surgery [Shoulder]
          • Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff Repair [Shoulder]
          • Separation Surgery [Shoulder]
        • Elbow
          • Arthritis Surgery [Elbow]
          • Arthroscopy [Elbow]
          • Autograft (UCL Tear) [Elbow]
          • Closed Reduction [Elbow]
          • Olecranon Fracture Surgery [Elbow]
          • Radial Head Fracture Surgeries [Elbow]
          • Replacement [Elbow]
          • Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery [Elbow]
        • Wrist
          • Fracture Surgery [Wrist]
        • Hand
          • Carpal Tunnel Release [Hand]
          • Dupuytren’s Disease Treatment [Hand]
          • Ganglion Cyst Surgery [Hand]
          • Tendonitis Surgery [Hand]
          • Trigger Finger Surgery [Hand]
        • General Pre Operative Instructions
      • Shoulder
        • Arthroscopy [Shoulder]
        • Exercises [Shoulder]
        • Limited Shoulder [Shoulder]
        • Replacement [Shoulder]
      • Elbow
        • Autograft Recovery (UCL Tear) [Elbow]
    • Rehabilitation
      • Named Exercises [Shoulder]
        • Counter-top Stretching
        • Infra-Equitorial Strengthening
      • Pathology Specific Rehabilitation
        • Shoulder Rehab
          • AC Joint Dislocation Reconstruction Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Arthoroscopic Bankart Repair/ SLAP Protocol [Shoulder]
          • Biceps Tenodesis with or without SAD [Shoulder]
          • Calcific Tendinitis Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Clavicle Fracture [Shoulder]
          • Dislocation Treatment [Shoulder]
          • Frozen Shoulder Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Impingement Repair Recovery [Shoulder]
          • Labral Tear [Shoulder]
          • Reverse Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff [Shoulder]
          • Rotator Cuff Repair- Conservative Protocol [Shoulder]
          • Total Shoulder Replacement [Shoulder]
        • Elbow Rehab
      • Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide
      • Stretching Exercises
        • An Overview of Stretching and Flexibility
        • The Benefits of Stretching
        • The Types of Stretching
        • The Rules for Safe Stretching
        • How to Stretch Properly
        • Flexibility Testing
        • Neck Stretches
        • Stretches for the Arms and Chest
        • Stretches for the Stomach
        • Stretches for the Back and Sides
        • Stretches for the Hips and Buttocks
        • Stretches for the Quadriceps
        • Stretches for the Hamstrings
        • Stretches for the Adductors
        • Stretches for the Abductors
        • Stretches for the Upper Calves
        • Stretches for the Lower Calves and Achilles
        • Stretches for the Shins, Ankles, Feet and Toes
        • Top 5 Stretches for each Sport
        • Top 5 Stretches for each Sports Injury
      • Tai Chi
        • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
        • Tai Chi for beginners – A basic introduction to the forms
        • Tai Chi: 24 Posture Guide
      • Yoga
        • Basic Yoga for Beginners
          • Cobbler Pose
          • Cat Cow Pose
          • Mountain Pose
          • Tree Pose
          • Warrior II Pose
          • Triangle Pose
          • Standing Forward Bend
          • Chair Pose
          • Bridge Pose
          • Reclining Twist
        • Yoga Poses
          • The Rules for Safe Stretching
          • A Short Guide For A Successful Yoga Practice
          • Warm-Up Poses
          • Sun Salutations
          • Standing Poses
          • Balancing Poses
          • Sitting Poses
          • Knees Poses
          • Prone Poses
          • Supine Poses
          • Closing Poses & Mudras
  • Case Managers Corner
    • Shoulder CMC
      • Acromiclavicular Joint Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability [Shoulder]
      • “Frozen Shoulder” (Adhesive Capsulitis) [Shoulder]
      • Impingement Syndrome [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff Tear [Shoulder]
    • Elbow CMC
    • Wrist CMC
    • Hand CMC
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • FAQ Shoulder
      • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury [Shoulder]
      • Arthritis [Shoulder]
      • Baseball Related Injuries [Shoulder]
      • Failed Rotator Cuff Repair [Shoulder]
      • Frozen Shoulder
      • Instability [Shoulder]
      • Labral Tear [Shoulder]
      • Migration: Superior and Anterior Superior [Shoulder]
      • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection [Shoulder]
      • Reverse Prosthesis Replacement [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff [Shoulder]
      • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis [Shoulder]
      • Total Reconstruction [Shoulder]
    • FAQ Elbow
      • Biceps Tendon Tears [Elbow]
      • Fracture [Elbow]
      • Golfer’s Elbow [Elbow]
      • Tennis Elbow [Elbow]
      • Ulnar Neuritis [Elbow]
    • FAQ Wrist
    • FAQ Hand
  • Book An Appointment
    • 800-333-8874 (Toll Free)
  • Publications
    • Literature
      • Books
        • Books – Shoulder
        • Books – Elbow
        • Books – General Orthopaedics
        • Books – Rheumatology
        • Books – Basic Science
        • Books – General
        • Books – Materials
      • Peer Reviewed Papers
        • Peer Reviewed Shoulder
        • Peer Reviewed Elbow
        • Peer Reviewed Hand
        • Peer Reviewed Basic Science
        • Peer Reviewed General
        • Book Chapters
  • Testimonials
    • Patient Videos
    • Patient Stories
    • Patient Reviews
  • Information Videos
  • +1 800-333-8874 (Toll Free)
  • Appointment
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