Certain sports, like kayaking, hang gliding or big wave surfing can lead to a life-threatening situation if the shoulder pops out a second time.
All in Shoulder Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tears & Surgery: Questions & Answers
Rotator Cuff Tears are a major injury, but you can bounce back to full activity after surgery.
Should You Get Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Are you considering shoulder replacement surgery? If you experience chronic pain prohibiting you from living an active lifestyle, you should think about it.
What’s The Difference Between Shoulder Dislocation and Shoulder Separation?
I hear people refer to shoulder separations and shoulder dislocations as the same thing quite often. Let’s clear up the confusion.
How Do You Tell If You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery?
A injury to the rotator cuff due to an intense trauma such as a bad fall will cause intense pain to the shoulder, combined with weakness in the upper arm. So how do you know if you need rotator cuff surgery?
What is a Labrum Tear of The Shoulder?
A labrum tear of the shoulder can be painful. Here's some info on the torn labrum from Dr. Bill Sterett.
Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon: ACL, Knee Replacement, and Shoulder Surgeries with Vail Knee Doctor Bill Sterett
Hello and welcome to this week's post on #thekneedoctor. I've been receiving quite a few thoughtful questions via email and social media, so I thought I'd tackle a few here today.
Let's talk about Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement undermines shoulder strength during many activities, whether it be while playing high-level athletics or merely reaching in the cupboard for some gourmet fancy pink himalayan salt.
10 Top Athletes Who Have Recovered Successfully from ACL, MCL, and Shoulder Injuries
The best testimonies to the improved surgery and rehab are the athletes who have succeeded on a high level post-operation. Here are a few athletes who have come back from catastrophic injuries to continue competing at a world-class level.