Higher BMI is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a study by Epaminondas Markos Valsamis from the University of Oxford, UK ...

Returning to golf, tennis or pickleball after shoulder replacement surgery shouldn't be too hard. Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can get back to play at their pre-surgery ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a generally healthy 68-year-old man with a history of osteoarthritis. I had a successful knee replacement and hip replacement on both hips. After experiencing more frequent ...

Obesity shouldn't be considered a barrier for a patient who needs shoulder replacement surgery, a new study argues. In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — A study that specifically looked at return to racket sports, not sports in general, in patients who ...

A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where ...

Potential symptoms of failed shoulder surgery include persistent pain, swelling, tenderness, joint instability, and reduced range of motion. A person may continue having the symptoms they had before ...

The amount of pain an individual feels after shoulder surgery can vary depending on the type of repair. Taking pain medication and icing the shoulder can help. Approximately 53,000 people in the ...

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