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Joseph Barker, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Joseph U. Barker, MD Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sports Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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http://www.josephbarkermd.com Barker, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Raleigh North Carolina

03/02/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.

02/23/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

02/16/2026

Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique.

A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those treated with standard arthroscopy.

02/13/2026

ACL reconstruction with reinforced bioinductive implant may yield favorable outcomes.

Published results showed the inclusion of a reinforced bioinductive implant during ACL reconstruction may lead to favorable range of motion, pain and functional outcome scores, as well as low rates of clinical retear at 1-year follow-up.“The study was encouraging in the fact that we were able....

02/09/2026

Study finds surprising differences in knee injuries between men and women.

One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age. The findings, which can be used to improve risk assessment and develop early intervention strategies, will be presented today at the annual me...

02/06/2026

How to protect young athletes from ACL tears, other knee injuries.

The season ending knee injuries of top South Florida professional athletes Tyreek Hill and Alexander Barkov have many thinking about how to protect younger athletes from suffering similar ailments.

01/30/2026

What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly.

If you're watching the U.S. Open, you may have noticed the slogan that tennis is "the world's healthiest sport." Here's how tennis can affect your body.

01/23/2026

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a muscle responsible for lifting the arm and helping the shoulder to move. Strains and injuries from overuse can lead to pain. Learn more here.

01/19/2026

What Causes Infraspinatus Pain and How Can You Treat It?

The infraspinatus muscle works alongside three other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. It also assists with moving the scapula (shoulder blade)....

01/16/2026

What to know about knee stiffness.

Knee stiffness can limit mobility and prevent a person from carrying out regular tasks and activities. Learn the causes of knee stiffness and their treatments here.

01/12/2026

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

The movement and stability of your hips and knees work together and share several muscles. The hip is a ball and socket joint and is a major weight-bearing joint in the body. There are many ligamentous attachments that add to the stability of your hip.

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