Debunking the Myth: Sleeping in a Recliner After Shoulder Surgery Addressing a Common Post-Surgery Question Patients frequently ask about the necessity of sleeping in a recliner after shoulder surgery. The straightforward answer is: you never have to, unless you choose to. There's no medical evidence or literature supporting the idea that sleeping in a recliner is necessary after such surgery.…
Navigating Daily Life After Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Focus on Women's Concerns Addressing Common Concerns About Rotator Cuff Surgery Patients, especially women, often have various concerns when facing rotator cuff surgery. While some questions are openly asked, others might be more embarrassing to bring up. One such concern is the ability to perform everyday tasks, like putting on a bra,…
Timing Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: Understanding the Risks of Waiting The Question of Delaying Surgery A frequent concern among patients with rotator cuff tears is whether waiting too long for repair surgery could lead to irreversible damage. The complexity of this issue lies in the nature of the tear itself. Small vs. Large Tears: A Different Approach Small Tears…
Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears: Insights from Medical Imaging The Role of X-rays in Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Tears One common question patients often have about rotator cuff tears is whether an X-ray can reveal such a tear. The answer isn't straightforward. An X-ray provides a 2D image of the shoulder's bony anatomy, showing the humerus (the ball), the glenoid (the socket),…
Identifying and Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Tears: What You Need to Know Recognizing the Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Tear Patients often wonder how they can determine if they have a rotator cuff tear. Understanding the common symptoms is crucial. The primary indicator is pain, which can manifest in various ways: Pain with Motion: This includes pain during activities like elevating…
Acute rotator cuff tears indicate that there's an injury. Someone who was lifting some very heavy weights or they had a fall or some sort of trauma to their shoulder which tore the rotator cuff. Chronic rotator cuff tears occur with just wear and tear on your body over time and I try to be politically correct with patients and say, it's…
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