Each of the shoulders contains a group of muscles and other soft tissues referred to as the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff provides a great deal of stability to the shoulder joint and gives the arm a wide range of…
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Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Time
How Painful is Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery?
After a serious rotator cuff injury, surgery is often required in order to continue playing sports and being active. Recovery from this surgery typically takes a few months and involves minimal pain, with the most significant discomfort presenting in the…
ACL Reconstruction Recovery Time
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is an arthroscopic surgery performed to remedy a torn ACL through the use of a tendon graft. Recovery from this procedure can take anywhere between four to nine months, depending on a number of factors.…
Am I a good candidate for hip replacement surgery?
Long-term hip discomfort can disrupt everyday life by making it difficult to sit, stand, or move around. This pain can prevent one from leading an active lifestyle or doing activities they enjoy. Hip replacement surgery can be greatly beneficial to…
Do I need labrum surgery even if I’m not in constant pain?
The labrum is cartilage that lines and supports the shoulder joint, rotator cuff tendons, and muscles. The labrum helps keep the shoulder stable, and when torn and injured, can cause dislocation of the shoulder. Depending on the severity of the…
How long after rotator cuff surgery can I go back to the gym?
Rotator cuff surgery is often required to continue enjoying sports and an active lifestyle after an injury. Recovery from this procedure typically requires four to six months before resuming sports and strength training at the gym. Your exact recovery time…
How Do I Know If I Tore My Hamstring?
Hamstring tear or strain is also known as a pulled hamstring. This injury occurs in the back muscles of the thigh and are common among athletes that need to sprint while performing their sports. In fact, hamstring injuries are regarded…
What is PAO?
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) was developed by Prof. Reinhold Ganz, a Swiss orthopedic surgeon. This surgical hip treatment is used for treating hip dysplasia as a result of an acetabulum deformity. Acetabulum is the pelvis’s curved part that forms the hip…
How To Pick Your Hip Surgeon?
Choosing the right surgeon is vital when planning a hip replacement procedure. In fact, this is probably the most crucial decision in the entire procedure. The surgeon’s training and experience will have a major impact on your recovery and the…
Questions To Ask Your Hip Surgeon
For people with complicated or irreversible hip problems, a successful hip replacement procedure can be the right solution. This procedure can increase mobility, eliminate pain, and reduce the worry of falling as you age. This is probably one of the…
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