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Although frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common shoulder condition, it predominantly impacts women between the ages of 40 to 60. Although menopause and hormonal imbalances could be a contributing factor to the development of frozen shoulder in women, one of the biggest...

In a recent study, magnesium was found to have pain-relieving effects after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The treatment decreased patients’ postoperative narcotic consumption and additional pain-relieving need after arthroscopic shoulder surgery and had no serious side effects...

Eighty-eight percent of shoulder replacement surgery patients go home the same day Recent Medicare (2019 and 2020) data shows that the Oregon Shoulder Institute patients have the shortest length of stay following shoulder replacement su...

Moderate-intensity aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities should be two priority items on every adult’s to-do list. Evidence proves that exercise maintains health, cognition, balance, and strength as we age. Recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine a...

When Rosemary Harrington lifted a heavy suitcase just exactly the wrong way in the fall of 2020, she knew something severe had happened to her shoulder. “I actually felt a rip. The pain brought me to my knees, it was so intense,” she says. Rosemary was worried that this in...

As someone in his 40s, I have experienced my share of injuries and know how hard it can be to wait to return to the sport you love. Some of the hardest conversations I have had with patients center around their expected recovery time. Having gone through hip arthroscopy, I kno...

Most people do some research when looking for a shoulder surgeon. Steve Davison (71) took his to the next level. After asking his trusted fishing guide (who also worked in orthopedics) who he thought the best orthopedic surgeon was for rotator cuff repair, the guide recommended D...

Most people will have shoulder pain at some point in their life. Fortunately, the majority of this is short-lived. However, some people will have chronic shoulder pain that lasts for months or years. As these individuals will likely attest, chronic shoulder pain can have a substa...

One of the most common questions for patients considering a shoulder replacement is “What can I expect?” This is a great question as people should know what they are getting into before considering a shoulder replacement. There are two parts to this. The first part is unde...