Grant Garrigues, M.D.

06/01/2026

Why Shoulder Bursitis Happens and How You Can Treat It. Happens and How You Can Treat It

Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac, in the shoulder joint. This inflammation is often due to repetitive motion or injury. Effective treatment and prevention are based on the reasons that you develop the condition.

05/25/2026

Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff With Resistance Band Workouts.

Improve your shoulder health and fend off rotator cuff injuries with targeted exercises using resistance bands. These exercises are a cornerstone of physical therapy, focusing on rotation and strength to enhance your range of motion and decrease pain.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/18/2026

Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear and How to Help It Heal.

Rotator cuff tears can cause shoulder pain and difficulty lifting your arm, symptoms that can get worse at night. Treatment usually involves rest and physical therapy, though more severe cases may need surgery.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/10/2026

Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction and Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Biomechanical Studies.

Technical variations in elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) include graft source, graft/tunnel configuration, and humeral and ulnar fixation. While the biomechanical performance of various constructs has been reported, these studies have small sample sizes and compare at most a few...

04/03/2026

Exercises to Regain Strength After Shoulder Replacement.

Physical therapy is essential for optimal recovery after a shoulder replacement. By gradually increasing range of motion and building strength, your exercises can help can ensure a smoother, more effective healing process.

03/27/2026

43-year-old woman with shoulder dislocation, reverse bony Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions.

A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope.

03/20/2026

Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball.

The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.