Shoulder Resources: Dr. Rudzki’s great love and focus within sports medicine is the shoulder. This is demonstrated by his research, teaching, publications and presentations on partial rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff vascular supply and it’s role in rotator cuff disease, clavicle fractures, and suture anchors. Dr. Rudzki has the honor and privilege of being a member of the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons. This highly selective academic society is “made up of leading national and international Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in surgery of the shoulder and elbow.”
Several case studies, patient testimonials, and blog posts can be found through this portion of our site to help educate patients about common shoulder problems, treatment options, and rehabilitation considerations. Additional information may be gained from visiting links to our YouTube Site, Lectures & Presentations, Research & Publications, and External Sources.
CrossFit Shoulder Injury. In the middle of training for competition, this CrossFit enthusiast experienced troubling shoulder pain that was hindering her performance.
She was diagnosed with a shoulder strain and rotator cuff tendonitis.
With conservative management, including physical therapy and a home exercise program, she was able to regain strength and control of her shoulder. These injuries typically involve a strain of the rotator cuff with inflammation of the tendon and shoulder capsule as well as imbalance and poor control/function of the shoulder blade (scapula) stabilizing muscles. Specific attention to strengthening of the rhomboid and serratus muscles with a tailored therapy protocol, oral anti-inflammatories, and activity modification typically leads to excellent results and full return to desired function.
Now she is back on the CrossFit floor lifting competitively and crushing the competition, pain-free! These injuries are not specific to CrossFit but are common injuries that occur from overhead lifting, kayaking, tennis, contact sports, and a variety of other activities. Successful treatment enables patients to not only return, but reduce their risk of further shoulder injury.
New Technology in Shoulder Replacement: Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is making a place in medicine. Dr. Jonas Rudzki, orthopaedic shoulder specialist, is the first surgeon in DC, Maryland, and Virginia to use a state of the art augmented reality program from Stryker/Tornier
A Triumphant Return to Golf After Shoulder Replacement
J.D. came into the office with shoulder arthritis treated conservatively for years. As an avid golfer and basketball player, he was inhibited from his activities by arthritis. A CT scan was done with 3D images
Triathlete Returns to Competition after Rotator Cuff Revision Repair
“I am supposed to do an Ironman with the oldest grandson when he turns 18…I will be 72) Thank you goes to Dr. Rudzki for doing such an amazing surgical repair on my shoulder
