Shoulder impingement syndrome is when the shoulder blade has been rubbing against the tendons of the rotator cuff, causing pain and inflammation. So if you are undergoing treatment for this condition, there are certain movements and habits you should try to avoid doing. Otherwise, you could unknowingly make your shoulder impingement worse. Let’s talk about some of the normal, everyday movements and activities you should avoid during your shoulder impingement treatment, and where you can go [Read More]
Joint Replacement Surgeon Boynton Beach
What Could Happen if I Postpone My Joint Replacement Surgery?
So you’ve been told by your orthopedic doctor that you need to have joint replacement surgery in order to squelch the chronic pain and to prevent further damage to your joint. Perhaps you’ve never had surgery before, or the idea of having a joint replacement absolutely petrifies you. You’re not alone. Many people try other methods before resorting to having total joint replacement surgery. However, keep in mind that this surgery is performed more than a million times in the U.S. every year, [Read More]
Most Common Joint Replacement Surgeries
Having joint replacement surgery can change the life of someone with severe joint pain and limited mobility. This surgery can be performed on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle, but by far the most frequently performed joint replacement surgeries are on the hips and knees. More than 450,000 hip replacement surgeries and more than 750,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, and both types can be performed as minimally invasive surgery. Let’s talk about [Read More]
Is Age a Consideration for Joint Replacement?
Each year, over 500,000 Americans undergo joint replacement surgery. It’s a life-changing procedure for those living with chronic joint pain that conservative treatment options aren’t effective at alleviating. Age is definitely a consideration for joint replacement surgery. People of advanced age are likely to have more health conditions and diseases than a person who is younger that may contribute to surgery complications. On the flip side, patients too young are more active and may wear out [Read More]
