The human body has an incredible ability to heal. Yet, with age, repetitive use or injury, that healing capacity has limits. While avoiding surgery is always preferable, modern shoulder medicine offers excellent solutions when surgery becomes necessary. When Shoulder Replacement Surgery is the Best Option Surgery may be the right choice when pain and stiffness persist despite therapy and medication. There’s no need to suffer. Shoulder replacement has advanced dramatically, offering implants … [Read more...] about Shoulder Arthritis Part Two: What to Know When Considering Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Yuri Lewicky
Shoulder Arthritis: A Basic Guide, Part One
Approximately one in three adults in the United States have some form of arthritis, a condition in which one or more of your joints is damaged. Although arthritis is more prevalent in weight-bearing joints, such as knees and hips, shoulder arthritis is the third most common joint to require surgery, since it can be a particularly debilitating condition. The shoulder joint is where the humerus bone of the upper arm connects with the glenoid – the socket on the side of the shoulder blade. … [Read more...] about Shoulder Arthritis: A Basic Guide, Part One
