Category: Sports Medicine


The Unstable Shoulder

Scott D. Kuiper, M.D.

Shoulder instability is a common problem, which affects about two percent of the population. It can be a disabling condition if not treated appropriately. The primary function of the shoulder is to position the hand in space. Accordingly, the shoulder is a joint built for mobility.

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The Rotator Cuff: Impingement Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Tears

Ty E. Richardson, M.D.

The rotator cuff is comprised of four separate muscles. The two most commonly involved tendons in rotator cuff pathology are those of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. Both these tendons insert into the greater tuberosity. When viewed grossly, they are found to perform a continuous layer at the insertion.

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Sports Nutrition for Cycling and Endurance Events

Scott D. Kuiper, M.D.

When I first started riding about 10 years ago, I went on a hard 15-mile ride in 90-degree weather without drinking much water and ended up under a tree feeling clammy, nauseated, and fatigued. I painfully learned that I needed a plan for hydration and nutrition if I was going to ride regularly.

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Frozen Shoulder

Scott D. Kuiper, M.D.

Frozen shoulder is a relatively common condition that effects two to five percent of the population. It generally effects patients between age 40 and 60, and is slightly more common in women than men. Commonly, the patient will present with a gradual onset of pain in the shoulder and they have trouble finding the direct cause of the pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rotator cuff:

Ty E. Richardson, M.D.

The shape of the bone spur is congenital, meaning that it simply grew that way and nothing that the patient did caused the spur to grow. Overuse and chronic inflammation can cause calcifications of the ligament that attaches to the acromion, which can appear to enlarge the spur, but not change the shape of the acromion.

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Clavicle Fracture Surgery

Scott D. Kuiper, M.D.

The pro peloton is a dangerous place to hang out. Just ask Rob Bush, member of the Garmin Slipstream professional cycling team. Even highly skilled professional racers have accidents. High speeds and close proximity can spell disaster especially when riders take chances to win a race.

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Beware of Boot Camp

Ty E. Richardson, M.D.

The boot camp style of exercise class has been exploding in popularity. These classes have many advantages over traditional exercise. The classes are relatively cheap, require little equipment, often held outdoors and have a very social atmosphere.

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Crossfit: What Is It and Is It Right for Me?

Ty E. Richardson, M.D.

I have been involved in exercise in one way or another since my teens. I took part in multiple sports and worked at a large health club while in high school. I worked as a personal trainer for a time during college and have at times worked at Golds Gym, Presidents Health Club, and have seen a lot of exercise “crazes” come and go.

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Louisville, KY 40207

Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic
1425 State St.
New Albany, IN 47150