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 ...

Arthroscopic subacromial decompression surgery does not reduce pain any more than arthroscopy alone in people with shoulder impingement, researchers say. "[T]he findings from our study suggest that ...

Rates of serious complications associated with shoulder surgery are low, but one in 26 patients need further surgery within a year, finds a study in The BMJ today. The use of keyhole (arthroscopic) ...

Correspondence to Dr Timothy Lathlean, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia; timothy.lathlean{at}adelaide.edu.au ...

A Brazilian doctor used a special tool for his recent shoulder arthroscopy surgery. This high-tech device, Apple's Vision Pro, was not made for medicine but for entertainment and work purposes. While ...

The shoulder arthroscopy surgery was performed by doctor Bruno Gobbato at Jaraguá Hospital in Brazil. Gobbato told MacMagazine about the experience of using Apple Vision Pro to assist him during the ...

A panel of thought leaders discussed the current state of infection treatment for shoulder and elbow surgery. Topics included diagnosis, preparation, prevention, gender differences, antibiotics and ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...

Increase in the demand for minimal invasive procedures, technological advancements in arthroscopy equipment and rise in incidence of shoulder injuries drives the growth of the global shoulder ...

An opioid-sparing protocol successfully reduces the need for opioid medication after outpatient arthroscopic knee or shoulder surgery, new research suggests. In a randomized clinical trial that ...