Recovery from rotator cuff surgery can take up to 6 months and involve physical therapy to help restore strength and range of motion in the shoulder. Rotator cuff surgery is an orthopedic procedure to ...

SLAP tear surgery is a procedure used to repair injured shoulder cartilage. It involves making small incisions around the shoulder joint and using specialized instruments to repair or reconstruct the ...

For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you expect with your recovery after surgery?

At 74, Joyce Bryant has a lot to be proud of: a loving family, a happy retirement from a long career and a very independent spirit.“Some people might say I’m too independent,” she said. “I try to do ...

Through the use of a newly developed needle arthroscope, incisionless and single-incision surgical procedures are possible for repairing certain types of knee and shoulder injuries suggests a series ...

Dr. McCarthy answers the question: 'Bypass Incision -- Size And Appearance?' — -- Question: How big is the incision for bypass surgery and how noticeable will it be after surgery Answer: Bypass ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Robotic-assisted surgery is becoming increasingly common in operating rooms across the United States, with more than 2.5 million procedures performed each year and an annual ...

The shoulder, or pectoral girdle, is a structure that plays an essential role in many functions and movements. The three shoulder bones include the scapula, the clavicle, and the humerus. A shoulder ...