People might have to take a step back from their normal exercise routine after having surgery, but modified movements are encouraged during the healing process. While each surgery presents different ...

Many people have shoulder pain at some point. Usually, it goes away after a while. But when shoulder pain sticks around, it can indicate a more serious issue, like arthritis. Although conservative ...

Patients treated by surgeons who average over 10 shoulder replacements a year have a lower risk of reoperation and serious complications, and a shorter hospital stay than those treated by surgeons who ...

Patients with breast cancer who participate in a tailored exercise program after surgery have better shoulder function after 1 month compared with those who received usual care. Acute discomfort and ...

People with obesity shouldn’t be rejected outright for shoulder replacement surgery Researchers found those with high BMI fared as well or better following the surgery than folks with a healthy weight ...

In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a high body-mass index, due to concerns over their ability to recover from the procedure, researchers said in ...