Christopher Owens MD

09/15/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/08/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/11/2025

Quadriceps and hamstring muscles strength differences in adolescent and adult recreational athletes 6 months after autograft bone-patellar-tendon-bone.

Knee muscle strength recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is crucial for a safe return to sport (RTS) but it is poorly described in the adolescent population. Therefore, we compared the knee muscle strength at 6 months post-surgery in adults and adolescents. We hypothesize...

08/04/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercises for knee arthritis, such as leg lifts, can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and help a person stay active. Swimming and elliptical training are also suitable options.

07/28/2025

Robotic-assisted THA may reduce opioid requirements vs. manual, computer-assisted THA.

Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty may be associated with reduced opioid consumption during postoperative hospitalization vs. both manual and computer-assisted total hip arthroplasty, according to presented results.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/04/2025

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Medical Care, and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline.

This evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) aims to guide clinicians with recommendations covering the assessment, treatment, and prognosis of adults with shoulder pain with suspected rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy, the nonsurgical medical care and rehabilitation of adults with RC tendinop...

05/28/2025

Understanding the Causes of Knee Pain on the Outer (Lateral) Part of Your Knee.

An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests.

05/26/2025

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