What to know about shoulder arthritis
Shoulder arthritis refers to damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. It usually results from wear and tear on cartilage due to aging or injury, such as a fracture.
Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds
New research suggests one way to handle pain for minimally invasive knee or shoulder surgery could be as simple as combining three common medications: the anti-inflammatory naproxen (Aleve); pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol); and pantoprazole (Protonix), a proton-pump inhibitor used for gastrointestinal issues.
8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries
Shoulder surgery is often necessary for many common shoulder problems. Procedures can range from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to more traditional open surgeries using a scalpel and sutures.1 Arthroscopic surgery is a type of surgery where instruments are inserted through keyhole-sized incisions in your shoulder.
Research shows it's how often you do it, not how much
So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? It's a dilemma faced by many health-conscious people—and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is answering the question.
Low Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery
The risk for serious adverse events associated with common shoulder arthroscopy procedures is low, according to a study published online July 6 in The BMJ.
