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ORIF Surgery: What Open Reduction Internal Fixation Actually Means
ORIF - open reduction internal fixation - isn't a single operation. It's a category of surgical techniques that describes two steps: the bone is physically repositioned (open reduction) and then held in place with hardware (internal fixation). The…
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Biceps Tenodesis: What the Surgery Fixes, and When to Consider It
The long head of the biceps is an odd structure. Most people think of the biceps as an elbow muscle, which it is - but…
Jun 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Frozen Shoulder: What Is Happening in Your Joint and What Actually Helps
Frozen shoulder(/conditions/frozen-shoulder) affects roughly 3 to 5 percent of the general population, and up to 20…
Jun 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Rotator cuff tear recovery: what to expect week by week
Recovery from a rotator cuff tear(/conditions/rotator-cuff-tear) tends to take longer than people expect. Whether you…
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Frozen Shoulder: The Three Stages and What to Do at Each One
Frozen shoulder(/conditions/frozen-shoulder) (adhesive capsulitis) is the most frustrating shoulder condition because…
Mar 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Rotator Cuff Tear: When Surgery Isn't the Answer
Not every rotator cuff tear(/conditions/rotator-cuff-tear) needs surgery. That might surprise you, especially if your…
Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Frozen Shoulder Treatment: From Physical Therapy to Capsular Release
Frozen shoulder(/conditions/frozen-shoulder) is one of the most maddening orthopaedic conditions to live with. Your…
Jan 19, 2026 · 7 min read