Sixty-three-year-old John Bowling has led an active life, but a few years ago, serious shoulder pain started to interfere with his lifestyle. Bowling says his pain, which came from degenerative ...
Doctors are using a new, less invasive form of surgery to replace injured shoulders. The stemless shoulder replacement works particularly well in younger patients whose bones may not be as worn as ...
Unlike the hip and knee, shoulder replacement typically requires a period of immobilization. Your surgeon may require you to wear a sling for four to six weeks following the procedure. Some patients ...
On Tuesday, Today’s Al Roker announced he would be undergoing total shoulder replacement surgery. The NBC weatherman said he’s been living with “intense pain” in his right shoulder due to arthritis, a ...
Your shoulder, the most mobile joint in the body, helps you lift, reach, push, pull and rotate the upper extremity. When an injury or arthritis limits this movement, it can be a painful and ...
VALRICO, Fla. — According to an AdventHealth spokesperson, the chief of orthopedics at the health system's Carrollwood hospital is among the few in the nation using an innovative technique to perform ...
(WNDU) - Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the U.S., following hip and knee replacements. It’s mostly needed due to arthritis, causing severe bone-on-bone joint pain. But ...
For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you expect with your recovery after surgery?