Shoulder Replacement. Should it Be Anatomic or a Reverse Replacement?

Shoulder Replacement Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and anatomic shoulder arthroplasty (ASA) are surgical procedures used to treat conditions that cause severe shoulder pain and disability. The choice between the two typically depends on the specific condition of the patient’s...

Treatment of Shoulder Dislocation

Dislocated Shoulder Treatment Shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone (the humerus) pops out of the shoulder blade’s socket (the glenoid). This can happen due to sports injuries, trauma, or accidents. Shoulder dislocations can be anterior (forward), or posterior (backward)....

Treatment of Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Torn Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff tendons are the four tendons around the top of the humerus that help to elevate and rotate the shoulder joint.  Tears of the rotator cuff tendons can be partial where they are frayed or full thickness where there is a complete hole in the tendon.  Full...