Rotator cuff tears are a relatively common shoulder injury — and a common cause of shoulder pain and weakness. The good news: Our team offers a variety of treatment options to help you feel better fast.
Sep 1st, 2021
Rotator cuff tears are a relatively common shoulder injury — and a common cause of shoulder pain and weakness. The good news: Our team offers a variety of treatment options to help you feel better fast.
If you have surgery in your future, it’s not unusual to be a little anxious — and Dr. Bennett understands that. This post and the videos on our website can dispel your anxiety by helping you understand just what to expect.
Chronic pain is a common medical problem in the United States, and it gets even more common as you get older. The good news: Dr. Bennett offers an array of treatment options for chronic pain. Here’s how he can help you.
Shoulder injuries aren’t uncommon, especially as you get older. But like other orthopedic issues, shoulder injuries tend to occur more often in people with specific risk factors. Find out what they are in this post.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a major cause of wrist pain, especially among people who use their hands and wrists a lot. The good news is, there are a few simple things you can do to reduce your risks of CTS. Here are eight to get you started.
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, offers plenty of benefits for people with sports injuries, joint damage, and other musculoskeletal problems. Here’s the scoop on this innovative and effective treatment, including how it’s “made” and what it treats.
ACL tears are among the most common knee injuries, affecting athletes of all ages and all levels. Knowing how the ACL “works” and how it’s injured might prevent injuries so that you can avoid the sidelines.
You are what you eat — and so are your joints. If you have arthritis, choosing the right foods — and avoiding the wrong ones — might help relieve pain and stiffness while also preventing future joint damage. Read on to learn more.
You use your elbows a lot, which means even a minor injury can take a significant toll on your life. Fortunately, today there are lots of options for treating elbow injuries, including nonsurgical options. If you have elbow pain, read on.
If you’re struggling to bend your arm, you may have tennis elbow. There are several nonsurgical and surgical options to treat it. Read on to learn more.
If you’re an athlete, you likely know all about strains, sprains, muscle tears, and other sports injuries. Learn how our team can use your own blood to help you heal with PRP therapy.
If you’ve torn your ulnar collateral ligament in your elbow, Tommy John surgery repairs it. Learn how the injury occurs and what you can expect after you heal.
Your nagging knee pain may be due to cartilage damage. Learn what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.
Sports or an active lifestyle can create some wear and tear on your body. Improve your performance and learn how to prevent injury with sports medicine care. Learn more about how it can help you stay in your best shape so you can stay in the game.
Though a shoulder replacement is a last resort for pain and mobility issues, more than 50,000 people need one each year. Read on to find out if you’re one of them.
If your elbow pain interferes with your activities and quality of life, you may have tennis elbow. Read on to discover how quickly we can help you resolve the pain with fast and effective Tenex Health TX™Ultrasound therapy.
If you’ve tried everything for your chronic knee pain to no avail, you may be a candidate for a partial knee replacement. Learn more about how robotics-assisted surgery cuts down on recovery times and may improve your overall results.
If you’ve tried everything for your chronic knee pain to no avail, you may be a candidate for a knee replacement. Learn more about how robotic-assisted surgery cuts down on recovery times and may improve your overall results.
Among the benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy is that it may help you avoid surgery. Learn more about the effectiveness of PRP in healing orthopedic injuries and its many other benefits.
If you’re pregnant and dropping things, feeling weakness in your hands, or experiencing tingling and numbness, you may have pregnancy induced carpal tunnel syndrome. Read on to learn more about the condition and what you can do about it.
Is a sports-related injury keeping you sidelined? You can get back in the game with appropriate treatment from a sports medicine specialist who can properly diagnose, treat, and support you through recovery.
Suffering with a tendon, joint, soft tissue, or muscle injury? Learn more about how biologics, a promising new therapy, can speed up your healing.
Tennis elbow is a common injury. It causes pain and inflammation in your forearm and the outer section of your elbow. But, despite its name, most patients get tennis elbow from work or hobbies.
If you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, you may wonder what to do from here. Read on to find out your treatment options and what the recovery process involves.
If you work in an office setting, your odds of developing carpal tunnel syndrome are pretty high, especially if you spend a lot of time on a computer. Use this as a handy guide on how to avoid this painful condition.
Knee injuries are very common. While most knee injuries can be treated without surgery, sometimes it’s necessary. Learn when surgery is your best option.
Exercise helps your body and your overall health, but it also puts you at risk for injury. Learn how to protect your joints while exercising so you can keep on exercisin
Jumper’s knee is a common injury for basketball players and volleyball players and other athletes who jump a lot. Learn how PRP can help heal your jumper’s knee, reduce your pain, and get you back on the court or field quickly.
Constant shoulder pain could be a rotator cuff tear - a common condition that affects 2 million Americans a year. Waiting for a torn rotator cuff to heal can be a long process, but it just got faster with a revolutionary new bioinductive treatment.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a simple and effective treatment that accelerates your body’s natural healing powers and may be able to quickly get you back to doing the things you love. Here’s what to expect from your first treatment.
When you have no desire to undergo surgery, but you’re more than ready to be rid of chronic tendon pain, the Tenex Health TX™ procedure may be your best option. Learn how this minimally invasive technology eliminates the source of chronic pain.
Do you have joint pain from a sports injury or arthritis? You may be a candidate for orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic surgery can relieve you of your pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Your shoulder joint is highly flexible, placing it at a higher risk of instability and injury. While many shoulder injuries can be rehabilitated with therapy, sometimes you need surgery. Learn about five of the most common shoulder surgeries.
Whether you’re actually an avid tennis player or you’ve developed tennis elbow another way, there are nonsurgical solutions that can help relieve your pain.
There are times when surgical intervention is the best course of action for acute and persistent elbow problems, allowing you to get back to your active life more quickly.
When you develop chronic tendon pain, it affects all aspects of life, recreational and vocational. Conventional therapies are hit-and-miss, helping some but not others. Tenex Health TX™ offers a new and effective way to end chronic tendon pain.
Get off the bench faster with platelet-rich plasma therapy. It’s noninvasive, quick, and effective. Read on to learn how pro athletes and weekend warriors alike can benefit.
Joint pain can make it hard to carry out even the simplest tasks, like getting in and out of the car or going up and down the stairs. Whether you’re living with joint pain or you want to do what you can to prevent it, these joint-saving workouts can help.
If you’ve chosen to end your shoulder problems with rotator cuff surgery, here are some great tips to help you navigate your recovery with ease. With a little planning and preparation, recovery from rotator cuff surgery might be easier than you think.
Functioning knees are key to your well-being. If they hurt, even simple activities such as walking or taking the stairs become a chore.
Without ever picking up a racquet, you may suffer tennis elbow, just like cooks and carpenters, painters and plumbers, and those who suffer without any known cause. If your tennis elbow requires surgical treatment, here are some tips to aid your recovery.
Surgery of any kind is nobody’s idea of fun, and I understand that. To boot, an ACL surgery offers its own set of unique challenges that will tap your creativity.
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis, is when the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside of your elbow become weakened, usually due to wear and tear.
What You Should Know About Shoulder Dislocation & Shoulder Instability?
Carpal tunnel can cause tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, hand, or arm. Most of the time, you’ll notice symptoms in your thumb, index finger, and the ring finger. It’s important to get looked at as soon as possible.
No one likes to get injured. Which is why we went through the process of rounding up five ways you can protect yourself against future injuries.
There are different ACL graft options for you based on factors like your activity level and age. Knee Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes these graft options in this video, and he talks about the factors that might cause you to choose one ACL graft
In the video, Dr. Bennett describes how the Rotation Medical Graft might benefit you if you have a partial tear of the rotator cuff.
In this video, Dr. Bennett describes various common biceps injuries and some options for treatment and repair.
This is the fifth in a series of videos describing common shoulder injuries that we see in our clinic. In this video, Dr. Bennett talks about shoulder instability and the injuries to the shoulder that can result.
In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett explains what causes adhesive capsulitis and frozen shoulder, and he also explains why early diagnosis and treatment is important.
This is the first of a series of five videos on common shoulder injuries and their treatments. In this video, Dr. Bennett talks about the anatomy of shoulder bursitis and impingement syndrome.
In this video, Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about rotator cuff injuries. This is the second in a series of five videos covering common shoulder injuries.
Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes the anatomy of the shoulder rotator cuff and rotator cuff treatment.
Since Dr. Bennett is an Orthopedic Surgeon, you might think that the only treatments he offers require surgery. Dr. Bennett talks about this misconception in this video, and he describes what’s discussed in your treatment plan.
If you’re experiencing elbow pain, you want to know the cause of the pain so you can make good decisions about your treatment options.
Shoulder pain can make daily life uncomfortable and even miserable. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, you should get your shoulder evaluated by a specialist.
Dr. Bennett Explains the Common Causes of Knee Pain in This Video
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Causes & Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome – Elbow Doctor J. Michael Bennett
How to Use an Elbow Brace for Tennis Elbow or Golfers Elbow Treatment
What is Tennis Elbow and What Tennis Elbow Treatments Are Available?
What is a Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture & How to Do a Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes the anatomy of the leg, and he talks about how repetitive stresses on the leg can cause periostitis and shin splints or tibia stress fractures.
How We Treat A Dislocated Shoulder And When The Latarjet Procedure Is Used.
Knee Specialist for Houston, Katy & Sugar Land
n this video, Houston and Sugar Land Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. J Michael Bennett describes various knee braces that you can purchase over-the-counter at your local drugstore or a big box store like Target or Walmart.
What is a Dislocated Shoulder & How is Shoulder Dislocation Treated?
Treatments for an Unstable Shoulder & Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the differences between an AC joint separation and shoulder dislocation in this video.
Dr. J. Michael Bennett Talks About Knee Arthritis Treatments
Make Plans to Attend the 2012 Plex/TSMI Fall Festival – Convenient to Richmond and Katy TX
What Sports Medicine or Orthopedics Questions Do You Have?
Elbow Injuries in Athletes – Houston TX Caduceus Society – Part 3
Shoulder Injuries and Shoulder Injury Treatments – Caduceus Society Grand Rounds Houston TX – Part 2
In this article, Doctor J. Michael Bennett talks about shoulder anatomy and shoulder injury assessment.
Dr. Bennett Talks About Being a Sports Medicine Physician
In this video, Dr. Bennett discusses the education and training that goes into becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.
Should You Ask for a Second Opinion Regarding Your Orthopedic or Sports Medicine Treatment?
Using Portable Ultrasound to Diagnose Tennis Elbow & Musculoskeletal Issues
