Distal Biceps Tendon Repair:  Improving the Strength of the Repair

Charles Ruotolo, MD publishes an article demonstrating a technique to improve the strength on distal biceps tendon repairs. The distal biceps tendon can rupture in 3-5 people per 100,000 persons per year.  When this first happens...

Meniscal Tears: Do you need surgery?

Meniscus Tears The meniscus is the cartilage between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (leg bone) in the knee. This is a rubbery like structure which is a shock absorber between the two bones. Each of the bones themselves is covered in articular cartilage which is a very smooth surface, and...

Pectoralis Major Injuries

After publishing the largest series in the medical literature on pectoralis major tendonreconstructions in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in 2019 Dr Ruotolo and the teamat Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine published a review of the...

Wrestling and Shoulder Injuries

As the wrestling season comes near completion many athletes are dealing with injuries that haveoccurred over the season. One of the most common injures in wrestling are injuries to the shoulder,including AC joint sprains and separations and shoulder labral tears and dislocations. A shoulder...

Commotio Cordis

Sudden death on an athletic field is, fortunately, an uncommon if not rare event. However, when such an incident occurs, it can be devastating to the athlete, their family, teammates, coaches, spectators and the medical professions who respond to the situation.  There are several...

What are The Most Common Types of Orthopedic Surgery?

Orthopedic surgery often helps to correct or treat bone and joint disorders. These issues occur both due to disease and trauma.  Luckily, in orthopedics, conservative treatment with medications like anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy and some more advanced treatments such as...

What could be Causing my Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain is quite common. The joint is prone to injuries and other issues as it is a highly mobile joint. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint. It is joined to the rest of the body with the help of the collarbone and scapula. Any issues related to these bones or their attachments...

Our Outcomes Are Outstanding

The team at Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is committed to providing the most favorable outcomes for our patients. Our practice participates in a global registry of high-end sports med surgeons to track outcomes and compare results based on...