Do I Need Surgery for My Torn Rotator Cuff?
One of the most common scenarios I see in my clinic goes something like this: a patient comes in after an MRI, looking worried, holding a radiology report that says "rotator cuff tear." Often they've already been told—by an urgent care doctor, a friend, or sometimes even another provider—that they're going to need surgery. Some are told it's urgent. Many are understandably anxious. But here's the thing: a tear on an MRI does not automatically mean you need an operation. The
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
What Is PRP? If you've been dealing with joint pain, tendon problems, or bursitis that hasn't fully responded to physical therapy or cortisone shots, your doctor may have mentioned platelet-rich plasma — commonly called PRP . It sounds technical, but the concept is straightforward: we take a small sample of your own blood, process it in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate the healing components, and inject that concentrate back into the area causing your pain. The key ing
