SHOULDER INSTABILITY HAPPENS MORE IN WOMEN THAN IN MEN. AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTOR MARK SLAYBAUGH SAYS THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF INSTABILITY IN THE SHOULDER TRAUMATIC AND MULTIDIRECTIONAL ...

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

Strong, sculpted shoulders do more than just improve your physique—they also support better posture, reduce the risk of injury, and make everyday movements easier. For women, shoulder workouts can ...

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 ...

The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms. Surgery can repair several ...

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Irreparable rotator cuff tears can make conservative treatment options difficult or ineffective. A doctor may recommend superior capsular reconstruction surgery in cases of severe tears. The rotator ...

In June, the American Medical Association announced a new policy that encourages physicians not to focus solely on body mass index, or BMI, as a determinant of weight and health. As a ratio of an ...