shoulders

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Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline

If you’re considering surgery for a rotator cuff tear, an important thing to consider is how long the recovery will take and what’s involved in the procedure.  But let’s begin with the rotator cuff itself. What Is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the ball … Continued

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What to Expect from Shoulder Replacement Recovery

Many patients avoid shoulder replacement because they are concerned about shoulder replacement recovery. So what should you expect? How long does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement? Is shoulder replacement surgery successful? Let’s dig in. What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Shoulder replacement surgery, also known as shoulder arthroplasty, can be a transformative procedure … Continued

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Chronic Shoulder Instability

Chronic shoulder instability is a serious condition that is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged. Dr. Schultz discusses chronic shoulder instability,it causes and nonsurgical treatment options.

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Vulcan Shoulder Support

Specialized doctor discussed the use of Vulcan shoulder support and other therapies for shoulder injuries.

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Dramatic Shoulder Fracture Nonunion and AVN Stem Cell Treatment Results

We love following up with our patients to find out how they are doing weeks, months, and even years following their treatments. Perhaps the most exciting of these are those patients whose issues were so severe that even surgery had nothing to offer them, yet they turned to interventional orthopedics and report successful outcomes following … Continued

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Rotator Cuff Stem Cell Treatment Keeps Crossfitter Going Strong

We’ve been performing stem cell injections in the shoulder longer than anyone else in the United States. Several years ago, Ann, a CrossFit enthusiast, tore her rotator cuff in her shoulder and was recommended for surgery. She wisely decided to research non-surgical alternatives for shoulder pain and made her way to our clinic. It’s been … Continued

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Sleep Apnea and Shoulder Arthroscopy Complications: Is There a Link?

Many Americans suffer from sleep apnea (SA), so many (estimates range between 18 million and 25 million), in fact, it’s become quite an epidemic. Snoring is an indicator of sleep apnea, and while many who snore might not be too concerned about it, the truth is, there are many reasons to be concerned, and it’s … Continued

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Shoulder Labrum Surgery: Does It Work?

Over the past decade, we’ve seen study after study conclude the lack of efficacy of many elective orthopedic surgeries, such as meniscus repairs, shoulder decompression, hip impingement surgery, and many more. Specifically, they show that the outcomes of these surgeries are no better than those following a fake surgery. Another one we can add to … Continued

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Retears After Rotator Cuff Surgery In Those With Shoulder Arthritis

If you have arthritis in your shoulder joint, does this mean that a surgery to fix your rotator cuff tear is more or less likely to fail? A new study investigated that issue and found some surprising things. So let’s review what we know about rotator cuff tears and then let’s delve into what the … Continued

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Patient Avoids Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery by Using Stem Cells

Total shoulder replacement surgery is a significant surgery with extensive physical therapy with overall recovery taking up to one to two years. There are three major types of shoulder replacements. Let’s review them. Types of Shoulder Replacements Hemiarthroplasty replaces the diseased ball portion of the joint (humeral head, or the top of the upper-arm bone) … Continued

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