[blockquote]The tendon is like a rubber band, and after a tear, the cuff only connects on one end.[/blockquote] About the Rotator Cuff So the rotator cuff tendon attaches to the…there are four tendons that create the entire rotator cuff:...read more
In early September, Dr. Trenhaile had the opportunity to train four surgeons from South Korea at the wet lab at one of Rockford Orthopedic’s locations. He spent a few days with them, helping them to perfect a few different...read more
As an athlete, have you ever wondered what it would be like to suffer a major injury requiring surgery? What would be involved in the struggle to return to your sport? It’s a question many athletes face, and they...read more
“What should I eat more of to help my arthritis?” Patients suffering from chronic arthritis pain ask this question daily, and it’s a good question to ask. Often, the hope that at least some relief may be found without...read more
1. When pain limits your ability to move comfortably. Simply that alone. Our ability to move dictates much of our overall health, physically and emotionally. But not everyone who falls on a jog or whose body is aging and...read more
Perhaps, that number shocks you: 3.5 times more than men. Well, to a certain extent, it should. But some people claim even higher numbers up to eight times as likely, though the data do not necessarily support those claims. ...read more