An Elite College Pitcher with an Uncommon Injury: Mason Erla
When Mason Erla, a 6’ 4” talented right-handed pitcher stepped up to the mound on February 26, 2017, he didn’t know it would be the last time he would play for several months.
Orthopaedic Surgery as a Senior: What to Know, and How to Prepare
One of the most common myths I encounter as an elbow and shoulder surgeon is that orthopaedic surgery is too risky for seniors, either due to their age, other medical problems, or a combination....
How to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
After any surgery, there is a small chance of getting a surgical site infection (SSI). According to Infectious Disease Advisor, approximately 27 million surgical procedures are performed in the...
Is Latarjet Surgery The Right Choice For You?
In 1954, French surgeon Dr. Michel Latarjet published an exciting new surgical technique to treat unstable shoulders. Although it took a while for American surgeons to embrace this technique, it is...
College Quarterback & Comeback Kid: Daniel Santacaterina
In the spring of 2015, Daniel Santacaterina was on top of his game. As a high school senior with a ticket to Northern Illinois University (NIU) as a star quarterback, he couldn’t wait to get on campus.
What You Need to Know About Weighted Baseballs
In recent years, weighted-baseball training programs have become increasingly popular as young pitchers try to increase their throwing velocity. While a standard baseball weighs 5 oz, weighted...
Water Polo: A Fierce Game with a High Rate of Shoulder Injury
In a sport that requires the shoulder flexibility of a pro baseball pitcher combined with the shoulder strength of a NFL linebacker, it’s no surprise that shoulder injuries abound. Here’s how they...
Surgery as Performance: What I’ve Learned from Performing Live Surgeries in Front of an Audience
Live surgery events can be an enriching, exhilarating, and educational experience. In this article, I’ll share how I’ve made a success of live surgeries in the past—and the advice I give to any...
Former Division I Soccer Player deals with Shoulder Dislocations
Alex Howell, a 28-year-old sixth grade science teacher, has been passionate about soccer since she was eight years old. She played both soccer and softball, however she dedicated most of her time to...
Returning to the Mound: How Pitchers can Lower their Risk of Injury
Baseball players are back on the field after the longest off-season and latest season start ever. Although the players have been officially allowed to train since July 1, there is concern that the...
A Muralist Reclaims His Artistic Career: Timm Etters
Timm Etters stood high up on scaffolding, squeezing the trigger of his spray gun with his right hand, when he suddenly felt a tearing sensation rip through his elbow.
A Yogi Gets Back to Handstands: Donna Thomas
Donna Thomas spends her life in motion. After 18 years in various instructor roles at luxury athletic resort Life Time, she considers being a personal trainer part of her DNA.
