A shoulder that suddenly looks out of place after a fall, collision, or awkward movement can be alarming. A dislocated shoulder often causes an obvious change in the shape of the joint along with severe pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the arm – but not all dislocations are easy to recognize, especially if the shoulder…
After a shoulder dislocation, it’s normal to feel hesitant about moving your arm again. Your shoulder may feel sore, stiff, or weak. Even if it feels relatively normal, you may still hesitate to move it for fear that it could slip out of place again. The right exercises can help restore movement and rebuild the…
Burning shoulder pain can be caused by rotator cuff tendinitis, shoulder bursitis, biceps tendonitis, shoulder arthritis, or nerve compression in the neck. Dr. Kevin Kruse and our experienced clinical team specialize in evaluating shoulder pain, identifying the underlying cause, and creating individualized treatment plans to restore comfort, mobility, and function. This page explains what burning…
Pain in the back of your shoulder can come from a posterior labral tear, infraspinatus or teres minor strain, cervical radiculopathy, scapular dyskinesis, muscle trigger points, or glenohumeral arthritis. Dr. Kevin Kruse and our experienced clinical team specialize in evaluating shoulder pain, identifying the underlying cause, and creating individualized treatment plans to restore comfort, mobility,…
Difficulty lifting your arm overhead can be caused by a massive rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, calcific tendonitis, shoulder arthritis, or nerve injury. Dr. Kevin Kruse and our experienced clinical team specialize in evaluating shoulder pain, identifying the underlying cause, and creating individualized treatment plans to restore comfort, mobility, and function. This page…
Shoulder range of motion can become limited due to inflammation, trauma, arthritis, tendon damage, calcium deposits, scar tissue, or immobilization following an injury or procedure. Dr. Kevin Kruse and our experienced clinical team specialize in evaluating and treating the underlying cause of restricted shoulder movement, creating individualized treatment plans to restore comfort, mobility, and function….
Do you live with shoulder pain that started as a mild ache after activity but now lingers longer, feels sharper with certain movements, or interferes with sleep or everyday tasks? This pattern is often associated with shoulder overuse, an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that develop when the shoulder is repeatedly strained without…
PLANO, TEXAS: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Kruse has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Collin County for 2026. The annual recognition honors physicians selected through a peer nomination and review process that evaluates clinical excellence, professional reputation, and eligibility requirements. Thanks to his office in Plano, the largest city in Collin…
Are you living with shoulder pain and wondering if a rotator cuff injury could be the cause? In this article, we’ll explore what the rotator cuff is and why it’s essential for shoulder stability and movement, consider common causes and warning signs of a rotator cuff tear, help you distinguish between rotator cuff symptoms and…
Do you feel like your shoulder is slipping, shifting, or might “come out of place” during everyday movements or sports? These sensations often indicate some degree of shoulder instability, where the top of the upper arm bone (humeral head) isn’t fully secure within the socket (glenoid). Dr. Kevin Kruse, a high-volume Dallas shoulder surgeon, regularly…
