Shoulders contain complex parts that are susceptible to injuries. Your orthopedic doctor may recommend shoulder surgery depending on the severity of your condition. In some cases, your doctor may advise you to undergo reverse shoulder replacement surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon will switch the ball and socket in your shoulder joint. This reversal sometimes […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Finding the Right Doctor for Shoulder Replacement
Having an injured shoulder or a shoulder that has severe arthritis can cause you to suffer a disability, chronic discomfort, and pain. If this describes you, and nonsurgical treatments have not worked to repair the disability and alleviate the pain, then your doctor may advise you to consider having a shoulder replacement. If you have […]
Is My Gym Routine Hurting My Shoulder?
Experiencing pain after hitting the gym may be a sign that something in your workout is not right. A good gym routine is one that helps you lose weight, build muscle, and increase strength and endurance. Sore and aching shoulders that last longer than the first few days is not one of them. Here are […]
What Can A Shoulder Surgeon Treat?
Your shoulder is a complex and very mobile joint that allows the arm to move in many directions. This can make it vulnerable to wear and tear injury and conditions such as arthritis. Pain or restricted function in your shoulder can become disabling and prevent you from carrying out normal day to day activities, but […]
What to Expect from Shoulder Surgery Recovery
Shoulder replacement surgery is performed on the shoulder joint to treat damage or wear and tear, often as a result of an injury or a condition such as arthritis. During the surgery, all or part of the shoulder joint is replaced with artificial components (prosthetics). The extent of the damage will determine the type of […]
