In this session, Dr. TJ Ridley, MD discussed everything about the Rotator Cuff, from anatomy and function to an in-depth explanation of the injury, diagnosis, and management. Dr. Ridley answered many questions from the audience so make sure to listen all the way to the end.
Timecodes
(1:15) - What is the rotator cuff?
(1:50) - What are the specific muscles?
(2:20) - Function of the muscles
(3:20) Rotator cuff injury pathogenesis
(5:40) - Presentation
(7:00) - Risk Factors
(8:40) - Clinical/Provocative tests
(11:00) - Diagnostic Imaging
(14:00) - Question - Exercises for dynamic rotator cuff instability
(16:05) - Questions - Difference between impingement vs. rotator cuff tear
(18:15) - Non-surgical management
(21:45) - Surgical management
(23:40) - Interesting cases (athletes)
(25:00) - Focused Q&A session
Dr. Ridley is a Sports Medicine Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and arthroscopic surgery, as well as minimally invasive knee and shoulder replacement at Twin Cities Orthopedics.
Dr. Ridley graduated summa cum laude from Gustavus Adolphus College while playing both football and hockey. He went on to earn two Academic All-American awards. After completing medical school at the University of Iowa, Dr. Ridley completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Ridley pursued specialized training at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (@steadmanphilippon) in Vail, Colorado. He trained under leaders in sports medicine, including Doctors Tom Hackett, Armando Vidal, Peter Millett, Marc Philippon, and Matt Provencher. During this fellowship, Dr. Ridley learned advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgical techniques for the treatment of complex disorders of the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow as well as all sports-related injuries. While there, Dr. Ridley cared for professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, ATP/WTA, and PGA tours in addition to treating collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He served as the team physician for the US Men’s & Women’s Ski and Snowboard Teams.
This KinectMD IG Live was led by our Co-founder, Dr. Idy Udoeyop, MD, featuring Dr. TJ Ridley, MD.