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Elbow

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:33:59 GMT

Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow, and Tennis Elbow Release Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is the most common cause of pain on the lateral, outside part of your elbow. The most common symptom is pain on the side of your elbow and back of your forearm any time you lift something with your palm facing DOWNWARD. As time goes on, that pain can happen all the time, even when you are resting, or the pain can cover an even larger portion of your arm. Tennis elbow is very similar to tendonitis, which is an inflammation of the attachments of muscles to bone. With tennis elbow, the muscle involved is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, or ECRB, and rather than just inflammation, there is usually an element of degeneration and breakdown within that tendon. That breakdown of the tendon looks like a hole or tear within the tendon that can be seen with a MRI or during surgery. Alternative causes of pain at that same location include a posterolateral plica which causes painful clicking...

ROY BASCOM SMITH, M.D.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:03:41 GMT

PERSONAL INFORMATION Date of Birth: 18 May 1942 Place of Birth: Pearsall, Texas Citizenship: U.S. Office Address: Bone & Joint Clinic of Houston, 6624 Fannin, Suite 2600 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-790-1818 Fax:713-790-7500 EDUCATION College: University of Texas Austin, Texas Bachelor of Arts 1966 Medical School: Southwestern Medical School Dallas, Texas Medical Degree 1974 Internship: Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas, Texas General Surgery 1974-1975 Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Orthopedic Surgery 1975-1978 CERTIFICATION: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 9/79 PRESENT ACADEMIC RANK AND APPOINTMENT Clinical Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Clinical Instructor University of Texas Medical School Houston, Texas Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery University of Texas at...

Shoulder

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:44:22 GMT

Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision & AC Joint Arthritis

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:42:39 GMT

Your shoulder has two joints. The glenohumeral joint is where the ball and socket meet and is enveloped by the muscles of the rotator cuff and the joint capsule. The AcromioClavicular (AC) joint is where the shoulder blade, or Acromion, and collarbone, or Clavicle, meet. This joint often has arthritic wear and tear changes in people with rotator cuff disorders, but it, too, can generate pain independently. Pain from the AC joint is felt in the top and front of the shoulder when your arm is brought across your chest. Cortisone injections within the AC joint may alleviate your pain. Alternatively, you may undergo a surgical treatment for this problem. This is one of the few joints in the body that can be removed without any undue harm. By removing the end of the collar bone, there are no longer two worn down surfaces to rub against each other and cause pain. With the same three or four ¼ inch incisions around the shoulder that are used for your arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, your surgeon will use a bone cutting grinder to remove the end of your collarbone and the pain that goes with it.

Subacromial Decompression Reveals Arthritic Distal Clavicle

The Distal Clavicle After Excision

Complete Mumford Procedure

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair & Rotator Cuff Tears

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:31:24 GMT

Rotator Cuff Symptoms and Evaluation Non-Operative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Disorders Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Post-Operative Experience and Rehabilitation Patch Augmentation of Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Impingement and Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression AcromioClavicular (AC) Arthritis and Excision of Distal Clavicle (Mumford Procedure) Rotator Cuff Symptoms and Evaluation Rotator cuff injuries can be very painful and are a common cause of limited shoulder function. People with rotator cuff disorders often have pain or weakness when trying to play golf or tennis, throw a ball, fish, work in the yard, or do any kind of overhead activity. You may have difficulty sleeping on your side because of pain at night. Or, you may have trouble reaching behind your back to reach your billfold or bra. The problem may start suddenly, after a fall, after reaching into the back seat of the car to get a heavy briefcase, or when trying to catch or...

Knee

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:56:31 GMT

Total Knee Replacement and Partial Knee ReplacementArthroscopic ACL Reconstruction and ACL TearsArthroscopic Meniscal Repair and Meniscus TearsArthroscopic Meniscectomy and Meniscus TearsCartilage Injury Options The Knee Anatomy and Examination/Imaging The knee is one of the most often injured joints in the body. It is subjected to tremendous stresses as we go about our daily lives moving around, carrying heavy loads, and playing sports. The knee is basically a complex hinge. The kneecap helps to make the thigh muscles work more efficiently. The ligaments of the knee stabilize the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone) as they move against each other. The soft covering over the ends of the bone (articular cartilage) and the menisci cushion the surfaces of the knee and allow for smooth motion. Injury to the knee can include fractures (broken bones) or tears of the soft tissues (ligaments and cartilage). Typically, the knee becomes very painful and/or swollen after a significant...

Spine

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:31:57 GMT

Minimally Invasive DiscectomyLumbar FusionAnterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion Epidural Steroid InjectionsSpine Procedures VideosKnow Your BackNorth American Spine Society Brochures Spinal Treatment at the Bone & Joint Clinic of HoustonIn any given year, more than 50% of adults in the United States will suffer from at least one episode of neck and/or back pain. While most of these complaints resolve without significant problems, almost all are very uncomfortable and some are indeed serious. The Bone and Joint Clinic of Houston offers Evidence-based Spinal Care to best serve the patient with spinal complaints. The utilization of Evidence-based Medicine techniques implies the consideration of each patient’s own special needs. The best research evidence available on spinal disease is then applied to the treatment needs of each patient and combined with the experience of your spinal specialist at the Bone & Joint Clinic. The over-lapping of these three areas, patient needs, best...

Spine Procedures

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:41:04 GMT

Click on the items below to view an animated video of the procedure. Cervical Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Cervical Laminectomy Instrumented Cervical Laminectomy Uninstrumented Laminectomy Lumbar Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Lumbar Partial Discectomy Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Disc Removal Minimally Invasive Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Posterior Lumbar Lamina (Uninstrumented) Posterior Lumbar Laminectomy Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Vertebral Fracture Repair Navigated Assisted Computer Assisted Spine Surgery Thoracic Scoliosis Derotation Trauma Tumor Procedure VBR Anterior

SHERWIN J. SIFF, M.D.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:59:33 GMT

PERSONAL INFORMATION Office Address: Bone and Joint Clinic of Houston, P.A. 6624 Fannin, Suite 2600 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: (713)790-1818 Fax: (713)790-7500 EDUCATION Cum Laude to Washington and Jefferson College B.A., June 1960 German Honor Society Dramatics Honor Society Biology Honor Society Chemistry Honor Society Varsity Baseball 4 years Medical School: University of Pittsburgh M.D. June, 1964 Internship: Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 7/64-6/65 Surgical Internship Houston, Texas 7/64 – 6/65 Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Orthopedic Surgery Residency7/65 – 6/70 BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons September, 1972 MEDICAL LICENSURE D-6868 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners MILITARY SERVICE U.S. Air Force 1965-1967 Air Force Commendation Medal PRESENT ACADEMIC RANK AND POSITION Clinical Professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Clinical Assistant...

Foot & Ankle

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:04:07 GMT

Hammer Toes (Click here to find out more) Bunions (Click here to find out more)Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis (Click here to find out more) Ankle Sprain Overview (click here to find out more) The ankle joint, which connects the foot with the lower leg, is commonly injured, in fact, ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury. A twisting motion can occur when the foot is planted awkwardly, when the ground is uneven, or when an unusual amount of force is applied to the joint. Usually the ankle is twisted in a direction that leads to the heel twisting inward under the ankle. Such injuries happen during athletic events, while running or walking, or even doing something as simple as getting out of bed. The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones. The tibia is the larger bone of the lower leg. It bears most of the body's weight. The lower portion forms the medial malleolus, the inside bump of the ankle. The fibula is the smaller of the 2 bones in the lower leg. Its lower end...

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:17:19 GMT

Heel Pain (Click here for more information) Every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. When you pound your feet on hard surfaces playing sports or wear shoes that irritate sensitive tissues, you may develop heel pain, the most common problem affecting the foot and ankle. A sore heel will usually get better on its own without surgery if you give it the right treatment. Heel pain has been called many different things, including plantar fasciitis, and heel spur syndrome. Simple treatments have been shown to be very effective at relieving this problem. Pain beneath the heel If it hurts under your heel, you may have one or more conditions that inflame the tissues on the bottom of your foot: Stone bruise: When you step on a hard object such as a rock or stone, you can bruise the fat pad on the underside of your heel. It may or may not look discolored. The pain goes away gradually with...

Physical Therapist

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:16:58 GMT

Marisol Oreta	Marisol Oreta, PT, received her Physical Therapy degree in 1977 from the University of the Philippines and has over 30 years of experience. She specializes in orthopedics, McKenzie, manual therapy, spinal mobilization, sports, industrial, hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Tiffany Strawn	Tiffany Strawn, DPT, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2007. She has interests in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Kara Fulkerson	Kara Fulkerson, PTA, received her Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 1999 from San Jacinto College. She specializes in orthopedics, sports, industrial and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Hammer Toes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:17 GMT

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Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression and Impingement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:55:09 GMT

Pain in the front of your shoulder when you lift your arm overhead is the most common symptom of impingement. Impingement describes how the rotator cuff gets pinched between the shoulder joint and the spur on the underside of the shoulder blade. Impingement can occur on its' own, but it is commonly associated with rotator cuff disorders. During your arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, your doctor will likely remove the bone spur on the underside of the shoulder blade to prevent any further impingement or injury to the rotator cuff muscles after your repair. Removal of this bone spur is known as arthroscopic subacromial decompression. This arthroscopic surgery is completed through the same three or four ¼ inch incisions around the shoulder that are used for your arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. If your only procedure is arthroscopic subacromial decompression, you will be in a sling for 1 to 2 weeks and can resume all of your normal activities once you regain all of your shoulder...

Pearland

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:08:11 GMT

The Bone and Joint Clinic of Houston - Pearland

8619 West Broadway Suite 105

Pearland Texas 77584

Ph: 832-736-9779

Office Hours:

Tuesday 1:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Dr Taylor Brown

Wednesday 1:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Dr. Roy Smith

Thursday 1:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Dr. Taylor Brown

Friday 1:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Dr. Walter Sassard and Dr. Taylor Brown

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The Woodlands

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:49:17 GMT

Bone and Joint Clinic of Houston - The Woodlands
17350 St. Luke's Way, Suite 370
The Woodlands, TX
77384

Ph: 936-321-8000

Office Hours:
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis, Biceps Tenosynovitis, and Biceps Tears

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:40:51 GMT

Biceps Tenosynovitis and Biceps Tears

The biceps is a tendon that connects from your shoulder to your elbow and helps elevate your shoulder and arm in addition to flexing your elbow. As it exits your shoulder, it runs in the bicipital groove between the subscapularis and supraspinatus of the rotator cuff. Biceps tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendon that can cause pain, weakness, or snapping within the shoulder. The biceps tendon can be partially torn or even fully detach at the shoulder, causing a "popeye" deformity, which looks like the muscle drops down in the arm and appears larger. The pain associated with a biceps tear frequently lessens with time, and much of the weakness associated with biceps dysfunction can be attributed to the rotator cuff. 50% of people with a biceps tear will have a rotator cuff tear as well. You may ultimately require surgery for your rotator cuff instead of or in addition to your biceps tear.

Nonoperative Treatment of the Biceps Tendon

Tenosynovitis and biceps tears can frequently be made to feel better with activity modification, rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy. Some people will additionally benefit from a cortisone injection into the bicipital groove or subacromial space.

Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis and Arthroscopic Biceps Tenotomy

Some people will remain symptomatic after nonoperative care or others will be unwilling to accept the cosmetic deformity or loss of strength. Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis repairs the healthy portion of the biceps tendon to the humerus, or arm bone. This can be done independently, or in addition to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopic Biceps Tenotomy is a surgery to release the tendon from its attachment on the glenoid, or shoulder blade, and is reserved for a select group of patients.

Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis Video

WILLIAM M. GRANBERRY, M.D.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:50:15 GMT

PERSONAL INFORMATION Office Address: 6624 Fannin Street, Suite 2600 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone (713) 790-1818 Voicemail (713) 353-5715 Fax (713) 790-7500 Place of Birth: Rochester, Minnesota USA Date of Birth: May 27, 1960 Marital Status: Married, four children EDUCATION 1974-78 Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Houston, Texas 1978-82 BA Trinity University San Antonio, Texas 1980 Institute of European Studies University of Madrid, Spain 1982-86 M.D. Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas POSTGRADUATE 1986-1987 Internship (Transitional), Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 1987-1988 Fellowship-Orthopaedic Research Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 1988-1992 Orthopaedic Surgery...

WALTER RANDALL SASSARD, M.D.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:36:09 GMT

PERSONAL INFORMATION Date of Birth: July 1, 1941 Office Address: Bone and Joint Clinic of Houston, P.A. 6624 Fannin, Suite 2600 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-790-1818 Fax: 713-790-7500 EDUCATION: 1963 Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 1963-1967 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 1967-1968 Internship, Charlotte Memorial HospitalCharlotte, North Carolina 1968-1970 Military Service, U.S. Air Force, Homestead Base, Florida 1970-1974 Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital – Attending Ben Taub General Hospital - Courtesy Harris...

WILLIAM CHARLES WATTERS, III, MD

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:30:13 GMT

OFFICE ADDRESS: 6624 Fannin Street Suite 2600 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-790-1818 Fax : 713-790-7500 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Psychology University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Masters of Science Psychology University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Masters of Science Medicine Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Doctorate of Medicine Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Medical Intern: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Medical Resident: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ...