Rotator Cuff

When It Comes to Shoulder Pain, One Size Doesn’t Fit All [Video]

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Understanding Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tears, and Shoulder Arthritis from a Surgeon Who Treats It All Shoulder pain affects millions of people, but no two cases are exactly alike. In this video presentation, Dr. Matthew DiPaola—an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care—explains why personalized treatment matters and walks through three common shoulder conditions … Read more

How Long Will Rehabilitation Take After Rotator Cuff Surgery? The Answer Usually Depends on One Key Factor.

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Being told that you need rotator cuff surgery can be an intimidating prospect.  Physical Therapy after Surgery One of the main concerns is how much physical therapy you will need after surgery.  How long will therapy take?  And when will you finally be back doing what you want to do? The truth is, most people … Read more

Do Shoulder Surgery Anchors Come Out? What You Need to Know

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Why Are Suture Anchors Used in Shoulder Surgery? Suture anchors are small devices used to attach soft tissue (like tendons or ligaments) to bone. They are critical tools in modern orthopedic procedures, particularly in rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, and instability surgeries. By providing a stable fixation point, they allow tissues to heal back to … Read more

Should You Wear A Sling After Shoulder Surgery?

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Why the Study’s Conclusions Should Be Read Carefully No major differences in clinical outcome were identified between compliant and non-compliant patients. However, two significant limitations are worth noting before drawing broad conclusions. First, the sample size was too small to be statistically meaningful. Only 12% of patients — roughly six individuals — did not follow … Read more