Julian J. Sonnenfeld, MD

07/21/2025

Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?

Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleedi...

07/15/2025

Return to sport after shoulder arthroplasty: The role of fast-track rehabilitation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

This study evaluated and compared clinical outcomes and return-to-sport rates in TSA patients following standard rehabilitation protocol and RSA patients following fast rehabilitation protocol.

07/07/2025

SLAP Tear of the Shoulder.

A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/20/2025

How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Shoulders?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing all-over inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. RA can target the synovial lining of the shoulder joint.

06/13/2025

Anatomic TSA, RSA may yield similar outcomes for cuff intact glenohumeral OA.

Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty may yield similar outcomes in patients with rotator cuff intact glenohumeral osteoarthritis, according to results presented here.

06/06/2025

Intraarticular leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injection is more effective than intraarticular hyaluronic acid injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials.

We aim to compare the clinical effects of intraarticular leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LP-PRP) injection with those of intraarticular hyaluronic acid (HA) injection in adult patients with knee osteoarthritis.

06/05/2025

When the top minds in orthopedic care gather to share the latest advancements in shoulder care, Dr. Jonathan Ticker is leading the conversation.

As chair of the prestigious 42nd Annual San Diego Shoulder Course, hosted by the San Diego Shoulder Institute, Dr. Ticker will lend his expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, helping shape the future of orthopedic shoulder care.

Join him June 11–13 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/82d3db0c-8b0f-4b67-bc71-cab70f9055c4/regProcessStep1

05/30/2025

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

Free bone graft transfer may yield similar outcomes as Latarjet for shoulder instability.

According to published results, free bone graft transfer and the Latarjet procedure demonstrated clinically similar outcomes for patients with anterior shoulder instability and glenoid bone loss at 5 years. Results showed the techniques had similar rates of successful stabilization. However, neither...

05/26/2025

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

05/21/2025

Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments.

UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health. In this Q&A, he discusses how intensive exercising after injury or when overweight can cause damage to ligaments and tendons. He also talks...