Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common joint problems faced by Americans. Like any other injury, it’s important you seek medical assistance for your rotator cuff injury for a speedy recovery. Your injury can worsen over time if you continue to use your shoulder regularly and the injury is left untreated. Fortunately, there […]
Shoulder Injuries
Treatments an Orthopedic Doctor Can Recommend for Torn Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff tear, which is a rip in the group of tendons and muscles that provide stability to the shoulder (rotator cuff), is one of the most common upper-extremity injuries affecting athletes and people whose physical activities or occupations involve repetitive overhead movement. Stiffness in the shoulder, pain in the front of the joint […]
How to Maintain the Health of Your Shoulder Joint
We often do not appreciate the importance of our shoulder until it starts hurting. Our shoulder joint helps us do so many things; such as, holding and maneuvering the hairdryer at just the right angles, rotating the steering wheel when driving, reaching for an item on a shelf and so much more. It is the […]
Common Shoulder Injuries in Athletes
In virtually all sports, the shoulders are called upon to perform feats of strength, speed, and endurance – feats for which they are not always well-suited. For example, a baseball pitcher is required to throw a five-ounce baseball as hard as they can, as often as 300 times a day. Gymnasts support their whole body […]
Considering Surgery: What To Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon
If you’ve been recommended for shoulder surgery, know that surgery of any kind is a huge undertaking. Ultimately, the decision to have surgery rests on you. This is your decision to make, and surgeons empower their patients by giving them all the information they need about the surgery, as well as ample time to make […]
