Who writes the medical content on this website?
Dr. Shariff Bishai, DO, MS, writes and reviews the clinical content on this website himself.
He completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and sees patients in Troy, Michigan, with a focus on shoulder, sports medicine, and upper extremity care.
Is this content reviewed by a medical professional before it's published?
Yes. Every condition and procedure page on this site is reviewed by Dr. Bishai, and the content reflects the scope of his own practice, including shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, and SLAP tears, as well as sports-related knee and hip conditions like ACL tears, meniscus tears, and femoroacetabular impingement.
Where do the medical facts on this page come from?
Clinical facts on this site are drawn from established orthopedic medical literature and from Dr. Bishai's own residency and fellowship training, not from marketing material.
Any statistic or treatment guideline is attributed to its source directly in the text where it appears, so readers can see where a number or claim originated.
Does reading this website replace a visit to a doctor?
No. Nothing on this site is a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation.
Shoulder, hip, or knee pain that affects daily activity should be assessed by an orthopedic specialist such as Dr. Bishai at Detroit Orthopaedic Institute in Troy, Michigan.
Can I schedule an appointment after reading this page?
Yes. Dr. Bishai is accepting new patients at his Troy, Michigan practice, and referring physicians can reach his office directly to coordinate care for a patient's shoulder, hip, or knee condition.
This content is for general education and does not replace medical advice from a licensed physician.