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Enhancing Healing and Cosmesis: The Impact of Sterile Collagen Dressings on Surgical Wound Management
Whenever I complete a total knee arthroplasty I take a moment to appreciate the beautiful mechanical simplicity before I put my head back...
Ian Barrett
Jan 274 min read


Management of Medial Meniscus Root Tears
Understanding the Injury The medial meniscus root attaches the meniscus to the tibia, anchoring it within the knee. A tear at this...
Ian Barrett
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
Partial tears of the rotator cuff are common, especially among active adults and athletes, and often present with pain, reduced range of...
Ian Barrett
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Anatomic Versus Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Introduction As a shoulder replacement surgeon, the question that I am asked most frequently prior to surgery is the difference between...
Ian Barrett
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Top 5 Exercises for Men Over 40 to Reduce the Risk of Injury
As men age, maintaining physical fitness becomes not only important for health but also essential for reducing the risk of injuries that...
Ian Barrett
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Sudden Pop in the Calf? The Medial Gastrocnemius Tear AKA Tennis Leg
Understanding Medial Gastrocnemius Tears Tennis Leg: A Treating Orthopedic Surgeon’s Perspective As an orthopedic surgeon, I often...
Ian Barrett
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Frozen Shoulder - Seeking to Understand Orthopedics Most Vexing Problem - Part I
This winter season (or at least as close to winter as we seem to get in California) seems like the perfect time to talk about perhaps the...
Ian Barrett
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Pain? An Orthopedic Surgeon Weighs In.
In recent years, radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves has emerged as a promising and minimally invasive technique to manage...
Ian Barrett
Dec 31, 20232 min read


Lower Back Pain - The Upright Ape's Achilles Heel
I am willing to bet that ever since the first Homo Sapien rose up to peer over the swaying grass of the African plains that shortly...
Ian Barrett
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Robotic Assisted Knees: Why I Switched
As an orthopedic surgeon invested in providing the best possible outcomes for my patients, the decision to transition from manual...
Ian Barrett
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Too Much Calcium in my Tendon? Understanding Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis, also known as calcific tendinopathy or calcifying tendinitis, is a condition characterized by the formation of...
Ian Barrett
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Cortisone Injections: Understanding the Side Effects
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Injectable corticosteroids and oral steroids are both forms of corticosteroid medications, which are...
Ian Barrett
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Adult Distal Radius Fractures: To Fix or Not to Fix
The decision to cast or surgically treat a distal radius fracture is based on several factors. I always take the time to examine each...
Ian Barrett
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Pectoralis Major Rupture - Do you even lift?
Short one today. For all the gymgoers out there. The dreaded pectoralis tear. The management of tendinous and intramuscular tears of the...
Ian Barrett
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Optimizing Return to Sport After 5th Metatarsal Fractures
The treatment of 5th metatarsal base fractures in athletes can vary depending on the specific type of fracture, the athlete's overall...
Ian Barrett
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Comparing Reverse and Anatomic Shoulder Replacement
1. Anatomic Shoulder Replacement: An anatomic shoulder replacement, also known as a total shoulder replacement, is a procedure designed...
Ian Barrett
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Leveraging the Power of Your Stem Cells to Treat Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced...
Ian Barrett
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Surgery for Achilles Tendon Ruptures?
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. However, it is...
Ian Barrett
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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