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Conditions Treated

Orthopedic conditions and injuries can affect many parts of your musculoskeletal system, including the upper and lower extremities. Some injuries (such as fractures) may occur from sports, physical activities, or repetitive use, while others may be the result of long-term inflammation, degenerative disease, infections, tumors, or other medical disorders. Dr. Porter is a sports medicine-trained orthopedic surgeon and has extensive experience treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He works closely with patients to provide a thorough evaluation of their musculoskeletal system to identify the root cause of their pain.

Shoulder

Learn more about Shoulder Conditions Visit the AAOS site
  • Arthritis of the Shoulder
  • Subacromial Impingement
  • Subcoracoid Impingement
  • Calcific Tendonitis
  • Rotator cuff tendonitis
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
  • Biceps Subluxation
  • Biceps Tendonitis
  • Acromioclavicular Joint (AC) Injury, sprain, dislocation
  • Distal Clavicle Osteolysis
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint Arthritis
  • Os Acromiale
  • Shoulder dislocation and labral tear
  • Shoulder instability
  • Posterior Shoulder Instability & Dislocation
  • Multidirectional Shoulder Instability (MDI)
  • Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) Lesion or tear
  • Little Leaguer’s Shoulder
  • Posterior Labral Tear
  • Pectoralis Major tendon Rupture
  • Glenohumeral Arthritis (Shoulder Arthritis)
  • Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder
  • Neuropathic (Charcot) Joint of Shoulder
  • Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Elbow

Learn more about Elbow Conditions Visit the AAOS site
  • Distal Biceps tendon rupture
  • Triceps tendon Rupture
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
  • Olecranon bursitis

Hip & Thigh

Learn more about Hip & Pelvis Conditions Visit the AAOS site
  • Iliac Crest Contusion (Hip Pointer)
  • Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Avulsion
  • Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS) Avulsion
  • Athletic Pubalgia & Adductor strain
  • Piriformis Muscles Syndrome
  • Snapping Hip (Coxa Saltans)
  • Hip Labral Tear
  • Femoroacetabular Impingement
  • Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Adductor (groin muscle) Strain
  • Hamstring Injuries/tear/rupture
  • Quadriceps Contusion
  • Rectus Femoris Strain
  • Exertional Compartment Syndrome
  • Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

Knee

Learn more about Knee Conditions Visit the AAOS site

Meniscus

  • Injury or tear
  • Meniscal cyst
  • Baker’s cyst
  • Discoid meniscus

Ligament Injury, Sprain, Tear/Rupture

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
  • Multiligamentous injuries
  • Posterolateral Corner Injuries

Overuse Injuries

  • Patellar Tendinitis
  • Quadriceps Tendonitis
  • Hamstring Tendinitis
  • Prepatellar Bursitis (Housemaid’s Knee)
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Cartilage

  • Articular Cartilage (chondral) Defects of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis/arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis of the Knee
  • Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee (SONK)
  • Plicae

Patellofemoral Joint

  • Patellofemoral syndrome (Runner’s knee, anterior knee pain)
  • Patellar Instability or dislocation
  • Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome
  • Chondromalacia Patellae
  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
  • Patellar Tendon Rupture

Pediatric Conditions

  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Osgood Schlatter’s Disease (Tibial Tubercle Apophysitis)
  • Jumper’s knee

Fractures

Learn more about Broken Bones Visit the AAOS site
  • Clavicle fracture
  • Proximal humerus (shoulder) fracture
  • Glenoid fracture
  • Humerus shaft fracture
  • Olecranon fracture
  • Radial head fracture
  • Hip fracture
  • Femur fracture
  • Patella fracture
  • Tibial plateau fracture
  • Tibial Eminence Spine Avulsions
  • Tibia shaft fracture
  • Ankle fracture
  • Stress fracture

Dr. Porter repaired the hip fracture that occurred after a fall outside my home in August 2019. I found him to be professional, courteous , thorough and most important, open to discussing ways to accommodate the chronic illness that I have. I would recommend him highly.