Hommen Orthopedic Institute

12/03/2025

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical pro...

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

11/11/2025

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/01/2025

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

07/30/2025

Our weekend in Colombia with friends from Miami was truly inspiring. Juliana and her peers did an amazing job raising money for the Fundación Cardioinfantil in Bogota, and we volunteered at the Instituto de Cardiología. Meeting the wonderful community and exploring the city was an incredible experience.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/13/2025

How ACL and PCL Injuries Differ.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are two major ligaments in the knee that work together to provide stability. They are also common sites of serious tears, particularly in athletes. Although ACL and PCL injuries may initially appear to have similar symptoms,....

06/11/2025

How do you treat rotator-cuff tears?

Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common cause of those shoulder symptoms? Rotator-cuff disorders. Nonoperative treatment, such as physical therapy, is the typical approach to treating rotator-cuff tears. However, surg...

05/26/2025

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

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!