Even though not as common as hip or knee replacement surgery is, shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure that nearly 70,000 American have each year to get rid of their excruciating and debilitating shoulder pain once and for all and restore shoulder mobility. Many injuries and conditions, including osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, and
read more »What To Expect At Home Following Rotator Cuff Surgery
Each year, there are more than three million cases of rotator cuff tears –a tear in the tendons around the shoulder joint –in the United States alone. Because rotator cuff tears won’t heal on their own – repair surgery is necessary. Most rotator cuff surgeries are outpatient procedures that are done arthroscopically through small incisions.
read more »A Recovery Timeline for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to inspect, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. Although recovery is typically much faster with arthroscopy than with open surgery, depending on the type of procedure you have done, it can still take time for your body to heal following an arthroscopy. The shoulder
read more »Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear on Your Shoulder
Do you have shoulder pain that just won’t go away? If so, it might be a sign of a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder joint that provides stability and enables movements like raising your arm above your head. A tear can occur due to
read more »The First Thing To Know About Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery is a major procedure that should be thoroughly discussed between the operating orthopedic surgeon and the patient. The good news is, shoulder replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries – with most patients enjoying great relief with artificial implants. Over 70,000 Americans have shoulder replacement surgery every year, which makes
read more »The Best Shoulder Instability Treatment Option For You
Shoulder instability can occur as a result of a traumatic injury from sports, exercise, or an accident, or connective tissue problems. It can feel like your shoulder is sliding around too much or has slipped out of place. It may feel weak and unstable, as if it could give out at any moment. You may
read more »Rotator Cuff Repair Procedure
A rotator cuff tear is one of the most frequent causes of shoulder pain. It can also lead to other problems, such as arm weakness and difficulty moving the arm. Although not all rotator cuff tears require surgery, a rotator cuff repair procedure may be necessary if there is a complete tear or if nonsurgical
read more »Shoulder Instability Treatment: Surgical and Nonsurgical Options
Shoulder pain and weakness as well as the feeling that your shoulder is loose and may slide out of place – especially when reaching behind you or moving your arm overhead –often point to a condition known as shoulder instability. Shoulder instability is usually the result of a tear or other damage to the lining
read more »What Should I Expect After My Shoulder Surgery?
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, about 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery every year, and hundreds of thousands more have less-invasive shoulder arthroscopy. Either way, after the surgery, there are important steps to be taken to ensure that you fully recover. Let’s discuss the different kinds of shoulder surgery,
read more »Exercises to Help with Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder that help you raise and move your arm in different directions. It can occur due to a fall (acute injury) or degeneration (chronic injury). Most cases of rotator cuff tears respond well to physical therapy –and often, it
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