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Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the shoulder bones and replacing them with prosthetic implants. Most people have less pain and greater mobility after surgery. Each year ...

further deterioration of your shoulder joint increased shoulder stiffness and weakness worsening pain, leading to greater reliance on other body parts (such as your back and other shoulder) bone ...

"It's called an alternate bearing surface, called Pyrocarbon," said Dr. E. Scott Paxton with University Orthopedics. Last year, he became the first in Rhode Island to use this new shoulder implant.

SHOULDER PAIN CAN BE TOUGH TO HANDLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR JOB REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING, BUT THERE ARE NEW PROCEDURES THAT DOCTORS SAY ARE MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE. ONE VIEWER ASKED, WHAT EXACTLY IS ...

In June, the American Medical Association announced a new policy that encourages physicians not to focus solely on body mass index, or BMI, as a determinant of weight and health. As a ratio of an ...

As of January 1, primary shoulder replacements are approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to be performed in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment. The CMS, in its wisdom ...

In its final rule, CMS added 11 procedures to the ASC-covered list that were not included in the proposed rule, including total shoulder arthroplasty. Bill Prentice, CEO of the Ambulatory Surgery ...

As we start 2026, orthopedic surgeons have a remarkable opportunity to remain at the forefront of the innovation of joint ...

Shoulder replacement surgery is a common procedure that can help improve quality of life by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder with artificial parts. While the surgery can help reduce pain and ...

For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you expect with your recovery after surgery?