Matt Provencher, MD

Why does #ACLinjury change how an athlete moves? Dr. Provencher explains the ligament’s stabilizing role and walks through what happens after functional instability is diagnosed including key principles guiding treatment and rehab progression. medilink.us/ze6m #kneeinjury

Dr Provencher would like to congratulate his co-authors for their fantastic work on this study: Ivan Wong, Marco Adriani, Sarah Remedios, Phob Ganokroj, Nate Dickinson, Annalise Peebles, Ryan Whalen, Stephanie Eble, Justin Arner, Toufic Jildeh, Liam Peebles, and Anthony Romeo!

He is honored for his research “DTA for Recurrent Shoulder Instability: Comparison of Open Fresh vs. Arthroscopic Frozen Grafts,”highlighting critical differences in graft strategy and surgical approach for recurrent instability.

Advancing the science of shoulder instability! Dr. Provencher and his team were recently honored with the 2026 Stephen S. Burkhart Shoulder Innovation Research Award from the @AANAORG

Are certain populations more at risk for #clavicle #fractures? Yes! Contact athletes (especially males, ~3x higher risk), adolescents with developing bone density, and older adults with age-related bone loss. Even lower-energy trauma can cause injury. medilink.us/2cdi

Many assume they can push through pain and “bounce back.” In reality, #ACL, labral, and #rotatorcuff injuries build over time. Biggest mistakes: ignoring instability, rushing return, masking pain. Respect load or risk failure. Checkout the podcast ➡️ medilink.us/lxgt

Most #biceps #tendonitis cases recover without surgery using rest, therapy, and anti-inflammatory care. Surgery is for severe or persistent symptoms. Common procedures: biceps tenodesis (repositions tendon) or tenotomy (releases it). medilink.us/d2nv

A posterior cruciate ligament tear typically presents with swelling, pain, and stiffness in the knee right after injury. Some patients also notice difficulty moving the joint and a feeling that the knee isn’t stable during walking. medilink.us/m2kr #kneehealth #kneeinjury

#KneeReplacement isn’t the only option. Modern orthopedic treatments for #osteoarthritis can help reduce pain and delay or prevent total knee replacement, especially in younger, active patients aiming to stay mobile and active. medilink.us/qasi

#Shoulderjoints allow lifting, reaching, and rotation, but that mobility comes at a cost. Repeated dislocations can cause instability and bone loss. In advanced cases, surgeons may use #autograft or #allograft bone augmentation. medilink.us/fmmd #BoneGraftSurgery

Kathy Stokes’ journey: A ski fall caused #shoulderdislocation & brachial plexus injury, leading to 7 surgeries. After setbacks such as failed repair, infection & bone graft failure, a #ReverseShoulderReplacement restored 85–90% nerve function/active life. medilink.us/1n4g

#RotatorCuffRepair - what surgeons still overcomplicate: Healing rates ≠ functional outcomes. Double-row improves footprint coverage but not consistent functional gains vs single-row. Biology > biomechanics. medilink.us/5xg3 #ShoulderSurgery #Ortho

#Kneepain with locking or catching may suggest a #meniscus injury. Symptoms include joint line tenderness and swelling. Diagnosis: exam (McMurray test) + X-ray/MRI. Treatment ranges from conservative care to surgery depending on severity/activity level. medilink.us/xekw

The #ACjoint is a small but critical stabilizer of the #shoulder. When injured, often from a fall or contact sport, it can range from a mild sprain to a complete separation (Grades I–VI). Proper grading = better treatment decisions and outcomes. medilink.us/rz0c #ACinjury

Advantages of #patellofemoral #arthroplasty include faster recovery time, smaller incisions, and reduced surgical trauma. By preserving more of the knee’s natural structure, patients often regain more natural movement and function. medilink.us/rcto #kneeinjury #kneepain

#TBT to an episode of The Sports Docs Podcast featuring Dr. Provencher discussing #musculoskeletal injuries in the #military where performance, readiness, and recovery intersect. Elite care for the warrior athlete. medilink.us/1rlp #sportsmedicine #podcast

Most “failed” #ACjoint surgeries aren’t surgical failures. They’re diagnostic misses, biology issues, or underestimated injury patterns. Revision isn’t repeating the same operation, it’s rebuilding stability in a changed shoulder. medilink.us/mlcs #shoulderpain

Some patient stories say it all. “Like fighting #mongooses.” Fast. Focused. Fearless. A team that treats recovery like it’s personal...because for patients, it is. medilink.us/il4l #patientstory #patientsfirst #bethechange

#ShoulderInstability is when the soft tissues (ligaments & tendons) that stabilize the shoulder are stretched or torn, making the joint loose and prone to repeated dislocations. Common in overhead athletes like swimmers, baseball, and volleyball players. medilink.us/7zbu