A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be ...

Robotically enhanced surgeries are minimally invasive with less disruption of tissue, so postoperative pain is diminished and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A surgeon with Louisville's Norton Orthopedic Institute recently performed groundbreaking robotic-assisted shoulder replacement at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Justin M.

"It's called an alternate bearing surface, called Pyrocarbon," said Dr. E. Scott Paxton with University Orthopedics. Last year, he became the first in Rhode Island to use this new shoulder implant.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

People with obesity shouldn’t be rejected outright for shoulder replacement surgery Researchers found those with high BMI fared as well or better following the surgery than folks with a healthy weight ...

Shoulder replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain and improve shoulder function, allowing patients to resume daily activities and improve their quality of life. Each year, ...

further deterioration of your shoulder joint increased shoulder stiffness and weakness worsening pain, leading to greater reliance on other body parts (such as your back and other shoulder) bone ...

Higher BMI is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according ...