Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
James M. Paci, MD joined the Orlin and Cohen Orthopedic Group as the Director of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine for Suffolk County in 2018 and is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of athletes and disorders of the shoulder, elbow and knee.
Dr. Paci named as 2015 - 2017 
Results showed chondral defects of the knee treated with matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield a high rate of patient satisfaction and return to sports in a community practice.
Source: Healio
In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involves balancing the benefits and risks. In addition to weight, body composition can also impact an athlete's performance.
Source: Medical Xpress
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.
Source: Verywell Health
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.
Source: Verywell Health
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).
Source: Verywell Health
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 meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
The P.O.L.I.C.E. principle may be the new way to ice and otherwise treat a musculoskeletal injury, such as a sprain or strain. The acronym stands for the five steps involved: protection, optimal loading, ice, compression, and elevation. One thing it's missing? Rest, a component of the long-used R.I.C.E. method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Some healthcare practitioners now consider P.O.L.I.C.E. an advanced and favored approach.
Source: Verywell Health
When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athletes at the top of their game.
Source: Medical News Today
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) when your shoulder joint is fixed (not moving). Occasionally, repetitive movements or other disorders can cause pain in this muscle.
Source: Verywell health
A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.
Source: Verywell health
