Joseph Lamplot, MD - Orthopedic Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgeon

01/27/2023

In this recently published study, we showed that a Fulkerson osteotomy is biomechanically superior to an Elmslie-Trillat in dysplastic specimens. Check it out! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36453729/

01/26/2023

How Common Are Heart Problems in Athletes?

And what does Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest tell us about the risks sports pose to an athlete’s heart?

And what does Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest tell us about the risks sports pose to an athlete’s heart?

01/24/2023

01/19/2023

- Stetson Bennett and Georgia Redefine Dominance in College FootballThe Bulldogs’ blowout victory against TCU didn’t diminish the Playoff. The team and its clutch quarterback simply proved their A-game is a mile ahead of everyone else’s.

The Bulldogs’ blowout victory over TCU didn’t diminish the Playoff. It simply proved the team’s A-game is a mile ahead of everyone else’s.

01/18/2023

In this article, my colleagues and I discuss a landmark-based technique for determining an isometric femoral attachment site for lateral extraarticular tenodesis is inaccurate. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666061X22001894

01/17/2023

What is a pinched shoulder or shoulder impingement?

The shoulder is supported by a grouping of four muscles and tendons known as the rotator cuff. These muscles help to initiate shoulder movement and also help to stabilize and support the joint during these movements. Due to their large responsibility for motion and stability, these muscles and tendons often become injured or may cause pain after frequent, repetitive motions (wear and tear injury). Shoulder impingement is among the most common causes of shoulder pain and is the result of the rotator cuff muscles becoming pinched between the humerus (upper arm bone) and the acromion (end of the shoulder blade).

What is a pinched shoulder or shoulder impingement? The shoulder is supported by a grouping of four muscles and tendons known as the rotator cuff. These muscles help to initiate shoulder movement and also help to stabilize and support the joint during these movements. Due to their large responsibili...

01/13/2023

Drafting Isn’t Just for Elite Marathoners

A new study aims to resolve long-standing debates about how much drafting helps runners, and finds that even back-of-the-packers save meaningful time.

A new study aims to resolve long-standing debates about how much drafting helps runners, and finds that even back-of-the-packers save meaningful time

01/10/2023

What is an internal brace in Tommy John Surgery?

The Internal Brace technique utilizes a very strong surgical suture called FiberTape which is attached to two suture anchors that are inserted into the bones at each end of the torn UCL ligament, allowing the repaired ligament to heal while adding support. The Internal Brace (below) is made by a company called Arthrex and looks a lot like a shoelace. It is a flat, braided, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, bovine-collagen-dipped version of a typical round super suture.

What is Tommy John Surgery? Tommy John Surgery, also known as Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair, is a surgical treatment where a torn ulnar collateral ligament is replaced with healthy tissue to restore full stability and function to the elbow. This procedure typically involves the reconstructi...

01/06/2023

What are the symptoms of a snapping scapula?
· Dull, aching pain in the shoulder blade
· “Snapping,” “grinding,” or “grating” sensation in the shoulder blade during movement
· Swelling and/or stiffness of the shoulder
· Pain or decreased range of motion of the shoulder during movement

What is a snapping scapula or scapulothoracic bursitis? The scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, is a triangular-shaped bone that creates the back part of the shoulder and helps to give the shoulder stability and an extensive range of motion. A fluid-filled sac-like tissue structure known as a...