Joseph Barker, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

01/06/2025

What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains.

Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries to the shoulder. Learn the differences between the two, symptoms to watch out for, and how to treat them.

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year! #2025

12/30/2024

Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture system.

Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.“With the addition of the Catalyst fracture system, we now have a comprehensive portfolio that allows surgeons to hel...

12/27/2024

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists.

Differences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared to men, and vice versa, new research suggests.

12/23/2024

Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries.

Injuries of the knee resulting in damage to cartilage affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. These injuries are frequently associated with pain, diminished joint functionality, and reduced quality of life.

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/20/2024

10 Strengthening Exercises for Hip Bursitis.

Hip bursitis treatment includes strengthening exercises that activate the glutes and stabilize the hips. Here is a list of the top hip bursitis exercises.

12/16/2024

How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

12/13/2024

No More Knee Pain: The Best Running Shoes for Pain-Free Runs.

Certain running shoes can alleviate the pain associated with the condition known as "runner’s knee." We tested the best running shoes for knee pain, and these are our favorites.

12/06/2024

How to Wear a Shoulder Sling.

Learn how to put on and wear a shoulder sling on your arm. Using a sling properly helps to protect your arm and shoulder as it heals after injury.

11/29/2024

Why Do My Hips Hurt After Running?

Hip pain is fairly common in runners. Find out why your hip hurts after running, discover treatment options, and learn how to prevent it.

11/28/2024

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/22/2024

Hip Fracture Dangers and Mortality Rates.

A broken hip brings an elevated risk for an older person, both in restrictions while healing and increased mortality risks from all causes for years.

11/16/2024

FDA Approves Arthroscopic Knee Cartilage Repair.

FDA approved a request for a supplemental Biologics License Application for the repair of knee cartilage.

11/11/2024

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11/08/2024

ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft may reduce flexion strength vs. patellar graft.

Published results showed patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon graft had decreased knee flexion strength compared with patients who received a patellar tendon graft at long-term follow-up. Marko Popovic, MD, from the department of orthopedics at Trondheim University Hospi...

10/14/2024

What can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg?

There are a variety of conditions that can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg. Learn more here.

10/07/2024

8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises.

Bicep tendonitis exercises can help decrease pain and improve shoulder range of motion, strength, and mobility. See the specific types of exercises that can treat this type of irritation.