The shoulder joint is highly complex. It is, in fact, one of the largest and most complicated joints in the human body. As such, injuries to this region can be difficult to treat and involve a lengthy recovery period. This is particularly true of rotator cuff injuries. It is important to understand that not all
The shoulder plays a significant role in the arm’s mobility. Frequent pressure placed on the muscles, bones, and soft tissues that comprise this upper arm component makes the shoulder susceptible to injury. A common injury is a torn rotator cuff. Doctor Thomas Hackett, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries, helps many
Dislocated and separated shoulders are two separate physical conditions that cause significant pain and mobility struggles in affected individuals. Dr. Thomas Hackett specializes in shoulder, knee, and elbow problems. He serves patients in and around the Vail and Frisco, Colorado areas. Dr. Hackett can help to bring your dislocated or separated shoulder back to working
Any form of athletic activity, whether it be exercise, team or professional sports, or extreme sports, carries the risk of injury. It’s important to understand that even the most minor injury can often progress into a major problem without the guidance of a medical professional familiar with sports injuries. Dr. Thomas Hackett is a sports
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is part of a ligament set that supports and stabilizes the knee joint. When the ACL is torn, it will not heal properly without surgical intervention. Some choose to move forward without the use of an ACL while others choose a procedure for ligament replacement. When an ACL is
If you participate in physically active sports, you may already know that knee injuries are common. In particular, an anterior cruciate ligament tear is especially common and often requires ACL surgery to reconstruct that portion of the knee. In most cases, the tear won’t heal naturally, so a surgeon will have to use soft tissue
An ACL tear (anterior cruciate ligament injury) can cause an athlete’s knee to either give out or feel unstable when they make certain movements, such as pivoting on a leg. Unfortunately, this kind of injury is all too common in sports like basketball, soccer, softball, football, and skiing, among others. Given the potential impact of
