When it comes to shoulder pain and reduced mobility, many find themselves at a crossroads, struggling to find relief and a return to normalcy. Enter shoulder joint replacement – a medical advancement that has revolutionized the way we address severe shoulder issues. Whether you’re considering the procedure yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, let’s explore
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Advances in Traditional Shoulder Replacement Surgery
The shoulder is an incredible and uniquely designed joint that allows the arm to rotate and move forward, back, and side-to-side. Depending on a patient’s age and activity level, the shoulder’s design can make it prone to pain and various injuries, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and osteoarthritis, impacting normal function and the quality
Read MoreTRADITIONAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY GETS A MODERN UPDATE
The shoulder is an amazing and uniquely designed joint that allows the arm to rotate and move forward, back, and side-to-side. Depending on a patient’s age and activity level, however, the shoulder’s design can make it prone to pain and a variety of injuries. Rotator-cuff tears, shoulder impingement, as well as osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Read MoreJoint Replacement Done a Lot Easier
The advances in joint replacement technology and techniques have made joint replacement procedures more common than ever before. The age spectrum is becoming broader and broader among those who can have these procedures done successfully. Joint replacement is also now much easier for patients, as an increasing number of orthopedic surgeons now offer minimally invasive
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Most people know someone with an artificial hip or knee, but an artificial shoulder is not really a well-known entity. The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery, made up of three main parts: your upper arm bone (the humorous), your shoulder blade (the scapula), and your collarbone (the clavicle). When a shoulder is healthy,
Read MoreOACM Shoulder Surgeon Performs Reverse Shoulder Replacement to Repair Injuries and Restore Function
When other therapies fail to restore shoulder function, reverse shoulder arthroplasty may be a viable option when performed by an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, such as Khurram Pervaiz MD, a shoulder, elbow and hand specialist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland. What Is a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty? This procedure uses a single incision
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