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Surgeons Challenged By Massive Rotator Cuff Tears 3 days 23 hours ago 32
Comparing Surgical Treatments for Shoulder Impingement 3 days 23 hours ago 34
Two-Point Minimum in Test May Determine Rotator Cuff Improvement after Nonoperative Treatment 4 weeks 2 days ago 144
A New Look at Why Shoulder Replacement Doesn't Work Well in Younger Adults 7 weeks 3 days ago 111
A New Look at Shoulder Revision Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears 8 weeks 3 days ago 156
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Well, I'm ready to throw the towel in. Despite massage, acupuncture, and six-months with an osteopath, my shoulder is still painful from an impingement problem. Surgery is the next step. But the question is: do I go with the surgeon who does arthroscopic surgery or the one who does open incisions? Does it even matter? 3 days 16 hours ago 2
I put off shoulder surgery in order to compete in the 2010 Olympic games. That may have been a mistake that cost me. I didn't make it past the first preliminary rounds. The pain and loss of shoulder motion were just too big of a distraction. So, I'm scheduled now for an acromioplasty in two weeks. The question I have is -- how soon can I get back to practice? Even though the next games are four years away, I still compete in several sports for my college now. 3 days 16 hours ago 2
My brother is younger than me but in terrible shape. He smokes, he has diabetes, and he's very overweight. The orthopedic surgeon says he's not a good candidate for surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. My brother says he wants to do something, he just doesn't know what to do. So, I'm helping him surf the Internet to find out what are his options. 3 days 16 hours ago 2
What is a massive rotator cuff tear? I get the idea that it's bad but what makes a tear severe versus massive? 3 days 16 hours ago 2
My doctor wanted me to rest my shoulder, ice it and take anti-inflammatory medications to heal my torn rotator cuff. I hear of athletes having surgery for it. Is there a different way of treating the shoulder depending on who you are? 4 weeks 2 days ago 23

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