Julian J. Sonnenfeld, MD

Julian J. Sonnenfeld, MD Syosset Hospital
Syosset SurgiCenter
Lynbrook Surgery Center
LIJ Valley Stream Hospital
Plainview Hospital
Huntington Hospital

Dr. Sonnenfeld is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine, shoulder & elbow surgeon specializing in arthroscopic shoulder, elbow and knee surgery and shoulder arthroplasty.

Comparative Review of Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tea...
04/13/2026

Comparative Review of Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear.

Rotator cuff tears are a prevalent cause of shoulder dysfunction, particularly in aging populations, with conservative treatments often proving ineffective for massive or irreparable tears. When non-surgical options fail, superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)....

Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes.
04/06/2026

Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes.

Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries.
03/30/2026

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries.

Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to t...

Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group.
03/23/2026

Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group.

"We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale," Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surger...

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.
03/16/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.
03/02/2026

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.
02/23/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.
02/16/2026

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.

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).
02/09/2026

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).

8 Causes of Collarbone Pain.
02/02/2026

8 Causes of Collarbone Pain.

Collarbone fractures are very common, accounting for 5% to 10% of all bone breaks. This type of injury often results from a fall in which you land on your arm or shoulder. It can also happen if you get into an accident, like a car crash.

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.
01/19/2026

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...

Meniscal Tear Repair: What’s New in the Literature?
01/12/2026

Meniscal Tear Repair: What’s New in the Literature?

Meniscal tear repair has become the gold standard modality for treating different types of meniscal tears. Despite the availability of numerous repair techniques, the ideal approach remains unclear, especially for complex and irreparable tears. Recently, innovative techniques have emerged to address...

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