Severe shoulder pain can negatively affect your lifestyle and daily activities. There are often great surgical options to alleviate your pain and get you on the road to recovery. Unfortunately, the path to recovery can be confusing and uncertain for some patients. Patients should be educated on their shoulder anatomy, conditions and treatment options in order to make informed decisions…
Did you know that your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body? With this incredible range of motion comes vulnerability for shoulder instability and dislocation. Typically, shoulder dislocation is an acute injury that results as a fall, car accident, or sports injury. However, in some cases, epileptic seizures and stroke can also cause a dislocated shoulder. A dislocated…
Nearly 53,000 shoulder replacements are performed in the U.S. every year. In shoulder replacement surgery, the damaged articulating parts of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses. Replacement of both the humeral head and the socket is called a total shoulder replacement. Many patients wonder when they should have shoulder replacement. Is it better to have surgery…
A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain among adults. In fact, every year almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem.1 A rotator cuff tear weakens the shoulder and can make everyday activities difficult. If getting dressed, brushing your hair, or reaching for something overhead is painful, you…
According to the Cleveland Clinic, shoulder replacement is the fastest growing joint replacement surgery. Our shoulders do a lot of work throughout the day and carry life’s great treasures. It’s not surprising that people are turning to shoulder replacement for the freedom to enjoy life’s daily activities. Chronic shoulder pain or weakness can affect your daily activities. When brushing your…
You have arrived at your destination. You finally elected to proceed with shoulder surgery. You may think the surgery itself is your destination in this journey. In reality shoulder surgery is just a point on the journey. The real destination is a full recovery -restoring full range of motion, enjoying life pain free. After surgery, you may be anxious to…
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