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

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

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 Exercise Before Shoulder Surgery?

The other day a patient asked me if he should exercise his shoulder before getting a shoulder replacement. A little background, the patient is about 60 years old and is an avid weight lifter. I was a little confused by the question so I asked him to clarify.

He thought that if he increased his shoulder and chest strength before surgery, this would make it easier for him to recover and for me to do the surgery.

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