As shoulder replacement surgery rapidly expands across the U.S., a growing body of research is raising a difficult question for orthopedic care: How much does surgeon experience actually matter?

Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes surgical ...

Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the shoulder bones and replacing them with prosthetic implants. Most people have less pain and greater mobility after surgery. Each year ...

BE SERVED AT THE SAME TIME. MINDY: THANK YOU. SHOULDER REPLACEMENT IS A MAJOR SURGERY. ALL OR PART OF THE SHOULDER JOINT IS REPLACED. IN THE PAST, IT WOULD TAKE WEEKS FOR THE PATIENT TO GAIN MOBILITY.

Meet the former UNH athlete that is helping change the future of shoulder replacement surgery.

As of January 1, primary shoulder replacements are approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to be performed in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment. The CMS, in its wisdom ...

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, ...

Lakewood hospital debuts robotic-assisted reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Surgeon cites improved accuracy and potential faster recovery. Program builds on prior robotic hip and knee work, using ...

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 ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Arthritis in the shoulder can cause debilitating pain and limit your quality of life and ability to do ...

Pain in the right shoulder blade can result from various factors, including an injury, arthritis, and gallstone disease. Treatment depends on the cause but may include stretching exercises or ...