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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? eOrthopod FAQs brings you the answers to common questions about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints. Browse the database of questions or use the search tool to find the information you need.

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Everytime I life my arm up overhead, I get a loud snapping sound and instant pain. It feels like it's coming from my shoulder blade. This is becoming a major problem in my life because I am a lacrosse player on a college scholarship. What can I do to stop this from happening? 2 days 1 hour ago 2
I'm looking for information on snapping scapula syndrome. If I have the surgery, what kind of recovery can I expect? How long will it take? 2 days 1 hour ago 2
I saw my orthopedic surgeon last week about having my very large rotator cuff tear repaired. I'm still mulling over the advice I got and that was: the tendon might not heal even with surgery but I might get some pain relief and better motion. And that means I might get some better use of the arm. I think the surgeon used the word "function" rather than "better use" -- that was my take on it. What do you think? Are all those mights worth taking the risk? 2 weeks 1 day ago 10
Three years ago, I had a very severe rotator cuff tear repaired. When I went in for a check-up on my worsening knee arthritis, the surgeon did a follow-up X-ray and ultrasound of the shoulder. Found out the tendon never really healed but I'm still much better. How do you explain that? Is it all just in my head? Is it because I thought it was repaired so the pain went away and I got more motion and could do more things? Weird! 2 weeks 1 day ago 13
I'm 70 years old but still quite active. Last year, I fell and dislocated my shoulder. It never healed right and keeps popping out of the socket. I saw a surgeon who wants to do some kind of a bony bridge to stick a piece of bone back into the socket. Am I "too old" for something like this? I know I don't heal like I used to and this sounds ... complicated. 3 weeks 1 day ago 26

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