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TwitterPartial rotator cuff tear surgery is one option if you have suffered a tear in your rotator cuff, but the tear does not go all the way through the tendons. When is this surgery necessary though? Just like with other shoulder problems, surgery is not always needed or desired, so knowing when it is necessary [...]
Health Articles About Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery Options
Shoulder dislocation surgery may become necessary if you have dislocated your shoulder and the problem persists instead of gradually improving. If you need this type of surgery done what are your options? In many cases one of the surgical procedures which is very effective, but is also minimally invasive and offers a faster healing and [...]
I Am Diagnosed with Glenoid Labrum Tear – What Are My Options?
If you have been diagnosed with a glenoid labrum tear, then understanding all of your treatment options should be a priority. With a shoulder rotator cuff injury or other shoulder problems the first step you will probably take is using heat, ice, and over the counter medications for swelling, inflammation, and pain. Once your doctor [...]
7 Things to Know about Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery
Shoulder joint is the most flexible and versatile of all joints in the body, making it more susceptible to various kinds of sports or recreational injuries. Depending on which part of the shoulder is damaged, your surgeon will recommend you undergo a rotator cuff surgery or a shoulder dislocation surgery. The shoulder surgery recovery is [...]
Frozen Shoulder Surgery: Pros and Cons
Frozen shoulder surgery can have both risks and benefits, and if you are considering this step it is important to evaluate both the pros and cons before you make a final decision. Frozen shoulder syndrome can occur for a few different reasons, including injury and previous surgery on the area. This damage causes scar tissue [...]
Torn Labrum Surgery – 10 Things You Need to Know
Labrum tear is a very common sports injury of the shoulder cartilage and more rarely of the hip cartilage. These types of injuries have a tendency to not heal well on their own and very often will require you to have a torn labrum surgery done. If you suffered a hip injury, a torn hip [...]