Conditions

Dr. Padalecki specializes in numerous sports injury, traumatic and degenerative-related conditions associated with the shoulder, knee, and hip. He is dedicated to each patient and strives to make the proper diagnosis and treatment recommendation so that a full recovery can be achieved. Dr. Padalecki is dedicated to research and applies the latest research standards and techniques during his assessments and treatments. Every injury will be treated based on each patient’s unique circumstance; when surgery is recommended, you can depend on Dr. Padalecki to offer the best surgical approach, performed with the highest levels of skill and with the least invasive methods that are currently available.

AC Joint Separation Grading

An Overview on AC Joint Separation Grading A separation of the collarbone from the shoulder blade is medically classified as an acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation. Typically sustained from a hard fall or direct hit to the AC joint, an AC joint separation is a common injury in the active population. When an injury occurs, [...]

AC Joint Injury

AC Joint Injury Overview The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is located in the shoulder where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the acromion process of the shoulder blade (scapula). This joint is reinforced by ligaments which provide stability while allowing for some motion to occur between the collar bone and acromion. The ends of the bones are [...]

AC Fracture

AC Fracture Overview The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the highest point of the acromion (shoulder blade). Injuries to this joint are among the most common shoulder injuries in the active population. An AC fracture can occur from a direct hit to the “point” of the shoulder or from [...]

AC Arthritis

An Overview on AC Arthritis AC arthritis, otherwise known as osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint, is fairly common in middle aged adults and the active population. When the AC joint begins to deteriorate from loss of cartilage and causes AC joint pain, inflammation and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint, shoulder arthritis [...]

Subacromial Impingement

Subacromial Impingement Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of developing shoulder impingement. One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is subacromial shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement specialist, Dr. Jeff Padalecki provides diagnosis and both surgical and [...]

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