My Surgeon Recommends a Stemless Shoulder Replacement: What is “Stemless” All About?

December 6, 2023

The field of shoulder replacement continues to advance. When a shoulder replacement is performed, components are implanted on the bone in the arm (humerus), and oftentimes also on the shoulder blade socket (glenoid). When only the humeral side of the joint is replaced, the term hemiarthroplasty (partial replacement) is used, whereas when both sides of … More My Surgeon Recommends a Stemless Shoulder Replacement: What is “Stemless” All About?

To Be (Infected) or Not To Be (Infected): That is one question when shoulder replacement fails!

December 30, 2020

Shoulder replacement is a very successful procedure. Once recovery after surgery is complete, most individuals who have undergone shoulder replacement feel no or very little pain; typically, good use of the shoulder is restored as well. However, a small number of patients continue to experience shoulder pain without a clear explanation after an otherwise successful … More To Be (Infected) or Not To Be (Infected): That is one question when shoulder replacement fails!

Shoulder Replacement in Patients with Lymphedema: How Dangerous Is it?

December 19, 2020

Unfortunately, breast cancer is a relatively common condition. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 300,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in the year 2021. Advances in medicine and surgery currently allow cure of breast cancer for many individuals. As such, at present time, there are more … More Shoulder Replacement in Patients with Lymphedema: How Dangerous Is it?

Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: A Relatively Unknown Condition with a Somewhat Simple Solution

July 20, 2020

The complexity of the shoulder can be perceived as a blessing and a curse. Perfect synchrony of the many elements of the shoulder translates in superb joint performance. And at the same time, each of these elements can develop problems, hurt and become disabling. Amongst the muscles of the shoulder region, the pectoralis minor is … More Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: A Relatively Unknown Condition with a Somewhat Simple Solution

Physical Therapy Exercises for the Shoulder

March 31, 2020

Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) literally means “attempted remediation of a health problem that is related to the body (as opposed to the mind).” It involves the use of exercises, assistive devices and other methods (such as massage or electrotherapy) for the preservation, enhancement or restoration of movement and physical function. Conditions involving the shoulder joint … More Physical Therapy Exercises for the Shoulder

Reverse Shoulder Replacement: What You Need to Know

August 20, 2019

Joint replacements are very successful surgical procedures. Hip and knee replacements are most common, but shoulder replacements are common to! In a joint replacement, the damaged ends of the bones that form a joint are prepared to receive artificial parts that allow painless movement. Joint replacement is technically known as “arthroplasty” (from Greek “árthrosi” (άρθρωση) … More Reverse Shoulder Replacement: What You Need to Know

Did You Know That Some Surgeons Use Three-Dimensional Printing of Bones For Accurate Correction of Shoulder and Elbow Deformities?

July 3, 2019

Each human bone has such unique shape, perfectly designed by nature for its function. Alteration of normal bone shapes can lead to unpleasant deformities, loss of function and pain. Most commonly, abnormally shaped bones are the consequence of fractures or problems during development. When bones are fractured and displaced, they may heal or unite with … More Did You Know That Some Surgeons Use Three-Dimensional Printing of Bones For Accurate Correction of Shoulder and Elbow Deformities?

I Need A Two-Stage Shoulder Reimplantation: What Am I Getting Into?

January 3, 2019

Shoulder replacement is a very successful procedure that provides pain relief and improved function to millions of people around the globe. However, like any surgery, complications occasionally occur, and infection is one possible complication after shoulder replacement. Since joint replacement involves implantation of prostheses, infection complicating replacement is called Periprosthetic (peri=around, prosthetic=implant) Joint Infection, or … More I Need A Two-Stage Shoulder Reimplantation: What Am I Getting Into?