Shoulder surgery is an essential medical procedure for patients whose shoulder conditions refuse to resolve after trying conservative treatments. Surgeons perform surgery to remove damaged tissue and repair any defects, allowing the shoulder to heal and restoring mobility to the joint. A typical upper extremity surgery is shoulder replacement, where an artificial ball-and-socket joint replaces […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
How Shoulder Replacement Is Different from Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder injuries can be debilitating and disruptive, especially since you rely on your shoulders for so many things. Shoulder injuries may prevent you from working, playing sports, enjoying time with your loved ones or even resting. That is why it is important to seek immediate medical treatment so your injury does not get worse. Not […]
Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon About Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery (reverse shoulder arthroplasty) has given hope to patients who have had a failed conventional shoulder arthroplasty or who are suffering from a severely damaged rotator cuff for which the standard procedure is not recommended. Nonetheless, like making any other important decision, deciding to get a reverse shoulder replacement entails forethought and […]
What Symptoms May Signal the Need for a Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement surgery also referred to as shoulder arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder with prostheses to eliminate the source of pain and restore mobility in the shoulder. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, read on to learn about when it is time for you to consider having shoulder replacement surgery as […]
What to Expect from Physical Therapy After Total Shoulder Replacement.
People with significant shoulder pain from arthritis can find relief from their symptoms through shoulder replacement surgery. During the procedure, the surgeon replaces the damaged shoulder joint with an artificial implant. Combined with a comprehensive physical therapy rehabilitation program, shoulder replacement patients can regain shoulder function and return to the activities they love. What Happens […]