Category: Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery Expectations

I oftentimes get asked what to expect after a rotator cuff repair. Despite the fact that 95 percent of rotator cuff repairs are now done arthroscopically, the recovery can still be quite lengthy. I tell patients that it is typically

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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Expectations

I often get asked by patients what to expect post operatively after a shoulder replacement. To most patients surprise, shoulder replacement recovery can actually be somewhat quicker than arthroscopic surgery. Typically, the pain that you had pre operatively is gone

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Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

I oftentimes see patients in my clinic who have irreparable rotator cuff tears, or I’ve been told before that their tear is no longer repairable. Oftentimes, these patients are told that the only option for them is a reverse shoulder

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What is Shoulder Arthritis?

Shoulder arthritis is one of the most common things I see in clinic. What shoulder arthritis is, is where the cartilage in the joint starts to wear down, both on the ball and the socket side. This can be very

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Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Shoulder

One of the most common surgeries I perform in the shoulder of our athletes is arthroscopic reconstruction. During this surgery, we repair tissue in the shoulder called the labrum or lining of the shoulder. This is typically in a dislocation

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