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Overview:
Shoulder injuries are among the most common types of sports-related injuries. These injuries can include, among others, tendonitis and rotator cuff tears. In this two-part interview with Dr. James Dreese, viewers can learn about the variety of treatment options available for these injuries.

Part two of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Treatments for rotator cuff tears:
  
  • Cortisone injections
  • Surgery
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Recovery including physical therapy
• Shoulder dislocation
• Stretching to prevent injuries

Guest:
Dr. James Dreese, a sports medicine specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Orthopaedics at Kernan Hospital. Dr. Dreese is also an assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• UMMC Department of Orthopaedics
• Shoulder and Elbow Program
• Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: An Interview with Dr. James Dreese
• Preparing for Surgery FAQ
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today