Baris Yildirim MD

03/02/2026

Treatment Options to Handle Dupuytren`s Contracture.

For those dealing with Dupuytren's contracture, treatments now include more than just surgery. Innovative options like collagenase injections offer effective ways to manage symptoms early on. Understanding these alternatives empowers patients to make informed decisions about their hand health.

02/23/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

02/16/2026

Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball.

The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.

02/03/2026

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...

01/27/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

01/26/2026

What's Causing Your Inner Elbow Pain and How To Treat It.

What's Causing Your Inner Elbow Pain and How To Treat It | Baris Yildirim, M.D., Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Upper Extremity Specialist, Reston, Ashburn, Fairfax, VA

01/23/2026

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies | Baris Yildirim, M.D., Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Upper Extremity Specialist, Reston, Ashburn, Fairfax, VA

01/20/2026

What Causes Pain in Both Elbows?

If you’ve ever hit your funny bone, you know that elbow pain can be annoying. But with the different muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones involved in the elbow, it can be difficult to figure out exactly why you have pain in one or both elbows.

01/13/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.

01/06/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

01/01/2026

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

12/29/2025

When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery.

When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery | Baris Yildirim, M.D., Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Upper Extremity Specialist, Reston, Ashburn, Fairfax, VA