As time passes, our joints can become frail and have complications.  Injury and accidents also can have a serious impact on joints and their movements.  People that suffer from joints that aren’t working properly or are overly painful often times seek relief in joint replacements.  Joint replacements is a serious type of surgery and usually requires weeks of physical therapy … [Read more...]

Total shoulder replacements can offer hope and opportunity.  Many shoulder replacement candidates have little to no use of their shoulder joint, which can affect lifting, basic arm use, swinging, and other types of movements.  Shoulder issues can also be very painful and can affect the simplest of daily activities.  Arthritis, injury, and breakdown of cartilage can produce a … [Read more...]

Is your shoulder a hindrance in your everyday activities?  Do you suffer from severe arthritis or an injury that makes your shoulder virtually useless and painful?  If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be the ideal candidate for a shoulder replacement.  Shoulder replacement has high success rates with few complications, although some have been reported. … [Read more...]

Total shoulder replacements are an effective and well-used method to help patients struggling with debilitating issues with one or both shoulders.  Arthritis, age, and accidents and injury can all contribute to candidates who qualify to have a total shoulder replacement.  Few complications are reported, but some do experience some negative experiences with the healing process … [Read more...]

Every year, more than 53,000 people undergo shoulder replacement surgery to relieve chronic pain, pain with movement, and limited range of motion caused by various injuries or conditions including: Old rotator cuff injuries that gradually lead to joint cartilage damage Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease, which occurs when the cartilage between the shoulder … [Read more...]