Shoulder Problems and Treatments

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

Smoking is Bad for Your Shoulder Too

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New Evidence: Smoking Also Damages Your Shoulder More studies continue to stack up showing that smoking has direct, long-term consequences for shoulder health. One consistent finding keeps emerging: smoking raises the risk of rotator cuff disease.A recent review looked at a wide range of studies and found the same pattern every time. Smoking makes the … Read more