Injuries during sports are inevitable, and the shoulder, arm, wrist, elbow, hand, and fingers can be particularly vulnerable to repetitive-motion injuries and forceful impacts. If you get seriously injured in any of these parts of your body, it is time to visit a doctor with expertise in sports injuries. Sports medicine doctors are fully equipped […]
Shoulder Pain
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 […]
Diagnosing the Cause of Shoulder Pain
Our shoulders are large and complex parts of the body. They are composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together to provide us with a wide range of motion. However, it is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the actual injury within the shoulder due to its complexity. Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Finding relief […]
How to Prevent a Rotator Cuff Tear
A torn rotator cuff is one of the most common shoulder injuries for which people see their doctors. Patients who are over the age of 60 and young athletes are susceptible to the injury, because the tear occurs in the mass of muscles and tendons that hold the ball of the upper arm bone firmly […]
Different Types of Shoulder Surgery
Our shoulders are among the most intricate joints in the human body. They can perform the widest range of motion of any joint, and the shoulder capsule enables the shoulder to powerfully move and lift heavy objects. However, the shoulder’s complexity and functionality also means that it is susceptible to injury. In severe cases, doctors […]
