Dr. Adam Farber is a top orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained, he offers minimally invasive sports medicine procedures. This includes knee, shoulder and elbow procedures. Call (480) 219-3342 and visit the website at here

Suffering from a Torn Meniscus?

A torn meniscus is not an urgent situation unless the knee is stuck and will not bend or straighten at all. The initial treatment consists of activity restrictions, ice, anti-inflammatory medication and avoiding activities that may cause more pain. After the initial pain is managed, here are the treatment options for a torn meniscus –
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Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement surgery involves removing damaged cartilage and bone from a painful hip and replacing this with prosthetic components. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, with the ball being the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the socket being a portion of the pelvic bone. Also called total hip arthroplasty (THA), hip replacement
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Osteotomy: Surgical Procedure to Relieve Knee Pain

Of the at least 100 million American adults suffering from chronic pain conditions, about 19.5 percent of those are suffering from chronic knee pain, according to recent data provided by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic knee pain can stem from a variety of
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Overview of Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Arizona

Frozen Shoulder Syndrome   Frozen shoulder is a painful, chronic condition characterized by loss of motion and inflammation. This condition results from injury, trauma, or previous shoulder surgery.   How common is frozen shoulder syndrome?   Frozen shoulder syndrome is not common among young people. However, it is usually found in the 40+ age group,
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Overview of Labral Tear Repairs from an Arizona Orthopedic Surgeon

Labral Tear Repair   Labral repair is a surgery use to correct damage to the shoulder joint cartilage. Labral tears are a common type of sports injury, and they often occur along with shoulder dislocation. Overhead throwing athletes are at high risk for labral tears.   What is the labrum?   The labrum in the
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Shoulder Sports Injury Overview from an AZ Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder Sports Injuries   When someone has a shoulder injury, the trunk and spine are also affected. The main goals of treating a shoulder sports injury are to regain proper shoulder joint stability and to re-establish the patient’s kinetic chain (muscles and joints extending from the core of the body to the hand). All trunk
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What are the Most Common Sports Injuries and Treatments?

Running, jumping, swinging, pivoting, catching, throwing– Sports provide a diverse and exciting range of fun physical activities in our world. Practicing and participating safely is of course very important, as players always face the risk of injuries during their sports activity. Some sports may inherently carry a greater risk than other ones, given the different
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FAQs on Stem Cell Procedures for Rotator Cuff Bursitis

Stem cell and PRP procedures for rotator cuff bursitis are counted among the most advanced medical treatment modes. It prevents pain and disability from taking over your rotator cuff while initiating natural healing. An alternative to surgery, stem cell therapy for rotator cuff bursitis is minimally invasive and facilitates faster recovery. What are stem cells?
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What is Osteonecrosis?

Osteonecrosis is a condition that causes severe disability and pain. This condition occurs from overuse of corticosteroid agents or from drinking too much alcohol. Osteonecrosis can occur in any bone of the human body, but the bones most often affected are the hips, knees, and shoulders. Osteonecrosis, often called aseptic necrosis or avascular necrosis, is
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FAQs on Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in Phoenix

A rotator cuff tear or injury is a serious condition. If the injury is severe, and complete tearing occurs to the muscle and/or tendon, you may require surgery. Many people who have a rotator cuff tear suffer chronic shoulder pain after the injury. How common is a rotator cuff tear? According to recent clinical studies,
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