Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as ...

As people with arthritis or other joint problems live longer, the chance they will require knee or hip replacement is a concern among physicians and patients alike. But the chances of requiring a ...

Q: I have severe arthritis in my shoulder. A total shoulder replacement is one of the options on the table for me. What is involved in a total shoulder replacement surgery? A: An anatomic total ...

Total shoulder arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the shoulder with an artificial joint. The surgeon removes the ball of the shoulder and places a metal stem that goes into the arm bone, or ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to nonoperative treatments, such ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults who were active in recreational sports like swimming and golfing can get back into the game after having a total shoulder replacement, a new study ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where repairing the tear is no longer an option? Is there ...

For now, only a limited number of hospitals and medical centers across the country offer the advanced robotic procedure. The ...