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Dr. Michael A. Fox, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fairfax, VA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Michael A. Fox, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center, HCA Virginia and OrthoVirginia.
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Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.
Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).
Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:
Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.
Dr. Michael A. Fox, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2019. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2019)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2024)
Licensed In: Virginia
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Dr. Michael Fox, who practices in Fairfax, VA, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Before performing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Fox attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: meniscus repair, strains, and shoulder instability. He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Cigna Connect. He has received professional recognition including the following: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM); and Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Dr. Fox is professionally affiliated with OrthoVirginia and Reston Hospital Center. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Fairfax, VA.
