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Dr. Chahal is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with expertise in hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, as well as, cartilage repair.
He is currently the Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital and team physician for the Toronto FC and University of Toronto Varsity Blues. Dr. Chahal completed his medical degree at the University of Manitoba and his residency in orthopedic surgery was at the University of Toronto. Following a fellowship in sports medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Chahal returned to Toronto to pursue a career in sports medicine. He has also completed a MSc in Clinical Epidemiology and a MBA at the Rotman School of Management. Dr. Chahal has published over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications and was selected to be a 2022 Travelling Fellow by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
What is a “Rotator Cuff”? The group of muscles that surround the shoulder that attaches the upper arm bone (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). These muscles are important in shoulder movements. The tendon can become irritated, damaged, or completely torn causing pain and dysfunction. What Causes Rotator Cuff Damage? Rotator cuff injuries occur most […]
What is a SLAP Tear? The word SLAP stands for “Superior Labral tear, from Anterior to Posterior”. The labrum is the rim of rubbery tissue that surrounds the shoulder socket. The biceps tendon attaches at the top of this rim. A SLAP tear refers to the damage that is done to the labrum and the […]
Dislocated Shoulder- Bankart Tear What is a Bankart Tear? A Bankart tear is a type of injury to the rim of rubbery tissue (labrum) that surrounds the shoulder joint socket. It typically occurs as a result of shoulder dislocation. A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the […]
What is an ACL injury? An ACL injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This is one of the major ligaments in your knee for function and stability. What Causes an ACL injury? ACL injuries commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops, jumping, pivoting or changes in direction — such […]
