Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics of Napa Valley

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that support the shoulder joint and allow for complete movement while keeping the ball of the arm bone in the shoulder socket. These tendons and muscles may become torn or otherwise damaged from injury or overuse and can lead to pain, weakness and inflammation. Surgery may be used to treat this often serious condition. https://bit.ly/2Stapns

With so many bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints keeping hands and wrists working, there is ample opportunity for injury. If you have sustained a severe wrist injury, you may need surgery. Call our office today! #orthopedics #handsandwrists

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus. Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body which makes them susceptible to injury due to their unstableness. If you've suffered a shoulder injury, we can help! #shoulderinjury #orthopedics

A knee injury can occur at any time. A knee replacement may be recommended when more conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications and cortisone injections fail to relieve pain or improve movement. There is nothing to worry about; you're in good hands! #kneeinjury #kneereplacement

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves several small incisions into which a fiber-optic device (arthroscope) and tiny surgical instruments are inserted. Orthopedic surgeons can diagnose and treat many different shoulder conditions with arthroscopy, while patients can benefit from less tissue damage, shorter recovery times, less scarring and less post-operative pain. https://bit.ly/23mHoba

Some of the most common workout injuries occur in the knee, IT band, rotator cuff, lower back, ankle, and elbow. If you feel pain in any of these areas, call us immediately! We can diagnose and treat your injury so you can get back to the gym in no time! #iworkout #orthopedics

For seniors recovering from injury or illness and for those experiencing chronic pain, physical therapy can help relieve pain and restore physical functions such as flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. It’s never too late to start! #physicaltherapy #seniorcitizens

The main risk of an untreated fracture is improper healing. This can result in visible deformities, misalignment, limited movement, and infection. Don’t wait any longer to get your injury checked out! Give us a call! #fractures #orthopedics

Elbow arthroscopy is generally used for simple manipulations of the joint. For instance, a patient with a compound fracture may have multiple fragments of the bone removed through arthroscopic surgery, but a replacement prosthetic most likely would not fit through a portal. https://bit.ly/1X35rgG

Accidents happen. If you or a loved one has suffered a hip fracture, a hip replacement may be recommended especially for patients whose daily lives are affected by the pain. Let us help you today! #hipreplacement #orthopedics

As a runner, there are times when you will experience pain or discomfort during the run. It's important to be aware of your body and understand when it's okay to continue, and when you need to stop to prevent more severe injury. #run #running #runninginjuries

Stress on your elbow from sports or work ranks as the main cause of tennis elbow. As many as half of tennis players eventually develop tennis elbow during their careers, but fewer than 1 in 10 people who has tennis elbow plays the game. Many baseball and football players, fencers, and others in throwing or racket sports also experience this common elbow injury. #tenniselbow #orthopedics #sports

Most Achilles tendon injuries require surgery to reattach the tendon and allow the patient to resume normal foot function. Nonsurgical treatment is only reserved for the mildest of cases or for patients who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Until surgery is performed, patients will likely suffer from recurring (chronic) tears. Schedule your appointment today! https://bit.ly/2yM6kCO

Sometimes preventing common sports injuries is beyond our control, but many times sports injuries are preventable. Don’t wait to see a specialist! #sportinjuries #sport #sportmedicine