Dear Dr. Millett, I have chronic shoulder instability and am interested in learning more about the Bankart Reconstruction surgery technique to treat this condition. Is this surgery effective for this injury? Thanks, John M. Dear John, Thank you for your question. Within the shoulder there are many ligaments and tendons that provide stability to the [...]
My Daughter is a Competitive Swimmer and Has On-Going Shoulder Pain and Instability. What Does This Mean?
January 19, 2012 By
Dear Dr. Millett, My daughter is a competitive swimmer and has been most of her life. She is 17 years old. She has been experiencing ongoing shoulder pain and feelings of instability. She is attending college next year and will swim for her college team. Her team physician has told her that she has symptoms [...]
Can You Provide Information on Treatment for a Torn UCL Using the Tommy John Surgery?
January 19, 2012 By
Dear Dr. Millett, I need Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Surgery (Tommy John Surgery). I was wondering if you could answer some questions I have on the topic of UCL surgery? I’m curious to know how athletes get this injury and how is the UCL surgery performed? What advancements have been made to the procedure since [...]
What is the Proper Protocol for Stretching “Cold” Muscles?
January 17, 2012 By
Dear Dr. Millett, I am impressed with your work on sports injury prevention. Using the suggestions from your articles and website, I have increased my pre-skiing stretches, especially after lunch. Do you have any recommendations for the proper protocol for stretching “cold” muscles? Do you suggest I stretch them before skiing, or after an easy [...]
What Options Exist for Young Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder? Specifically, Athletes?
October 26, 2011 By
As an orthopedic shoulder surgeon and sports medicine specialist, I treat athletes of all ages and from a myriad of sports. I get this question on a regular basis. The truth, is that competitive sports puts young athletes at risk for early arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease that can affect many young patients as [...]