Episode 11 - Complex Shoulder Instability with Dr. Tony Miniaci, MD

The Sports Medicine Podcast

In Episode 11 of The Sports Medicine Podcast, Dr. Dold sits down with shoulder specialist from The Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Tony Miniaci, MD. Dr. Miniaci is a world renown expect in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, including disorders of the shoulder. His orthopedic practice focuses on sports medicine and surgery of the shoulder and knee. His clinical research has focused on numerous topics related to shoulder instability. He has worked as an orthopedic consultant to the Toronto Blue Jays since 1995. He has also worked as a consultant to the National Hockey League Players Association and served as the Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns Football Club from 2003-2009. He has served on numerous committees including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; American Shoulder and Elbow Society; Arthroscopy Association of North America; International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine; and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. In this episode, Drs. Dold and Miniaci discuss all of the topics related to shoulder instability. The discussion centers around the common clinical scenario of a young, contact-sport athlete presenting for the first time following a traumatic shoulder dislocation. Most relevant management considerations are discussed throughout the episode, including: diagnostic modalities (MRI vs. CT), non-operative management decisions, return to play criteria, indications for surgery vs. conservative care, arthroscopic stabilization techniques, the Latarjet procedure, and rehabilitation following surgery. For more information on Dr. Miniaci, please visit: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/5017-anthony-miniaci The Sports Medicine Podcast: Instagram: @thesportsmedicinepodcast Email: [e-mail] Host: Dr. Andrew Dold, MD FACS FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist www.DoldMD.com Instagram: @dr.dold.md @thesportsmedicinepodcast