Joseph Barker, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

02/09/2026

Study finds surprising differences in knee injuries between men and women.

One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age. The findings, which can be used to improve risk assessment and develop early intervention strategies, will be presented today at the annual me...

02/06/2026

How to protect young athletes from ACL tears, other knee injuries.

The season ending knee injuries of top South Florida professional athletes Tyreek Hill and Alexander Barkov have many thinking about how to protect younger athletes from suffering similar ailments.

01/30/2026

What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly.

If you're watching the U.S. Open, you may have noticed the slogan that tennis is "the world's healthiest sport." Here's how tennis can affect your body.

01/23/2026

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a muscle responsible for lifting the arm and helping the shoulder to move. Strains and injuries from overuse can lead to pain. Learn more here.

01/19/2026

What Causes Infraspinatus Pain and How Can You Treat It?

The infraspinatus muscle works alongside three other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. It also assists with moving the scapula (shoulder blade)....

01/16/2026

What to know about knee stiffness.

Knee stiffness can limit mobility and prevent a person from carrying out regular tasks and activities. Learn the causes of knee stiffness and their treatments here.

01/12/2026

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

The movement and stability of your hips and knees work together and share several muscles. The hip is a ball and socket joint and is a major weight-bearing joint in the body. There are many ligamentous attachments that add to the stability of your hip.

01/09/2026

How Glenoid Fractures Are Treated.

Glenoid fractures are unusual injuries where the socket of the shoulder is damaged. Glenoid fractures are concerning because of cartilage damage.

01/05/2026

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

01/02/2026

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

An ankle sprain is an injury to ligaments in the ankle. Read on to learn about first aid and long-term methods of supporting recovery.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!