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Ankle replacement surgery is replacement of the damaged ankle joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. Dr. Schultz discusses the recovery and important complications which include infection, adjacent joint arthritis and very short life of ankle prosthesis which places patients at risk for additional surgeries.

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…

As part of a new series, I’ll be spending some time trying to review the local “stem cell” clinic offerings to help you figure out high from low-quality offerings. My first installment is a Red Tail wellness flyer sent to me by a local physical therapist. We have treated him…

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,…

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.