Total shoulder arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the shoulder with an artificial joint. The surgeon removes the ball of the shoulder and places a metal stem that goes into the arm bone, or ...

In June, the American Medical Association announced a new policy that encourages physicians not to focus solely on body mass index, or BMI, as a determinant of weight and health. As a ratio of an ...

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 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

further deterioration of your shoulder joint increased shoulder stiffness and weakness worsening pain, leading to greater reliance on other body parts (such as your back and other shoulder) bone ...

Shoulder replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain and improve shoulder function, allowing patients to resume daily activities and improve their quality of life. Each year, ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be ...

Obesity should not be considered a barrier for a patient who needs a shoulder replacement procedure, researchers argued in a new study.

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), in partnership with EmergeOrtho, is the first facility in North Carolina to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for shoulder replacement. Currently in Limited Market ...

"Today" show co-host and weatherman Al Roker announced last week that he was about to undergo a total right shoulder replacement. Roker, 65, says that osteoarthritis pain that has not responded to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recently published results show total shoulder arthroplasty is a cost-effective procedure and, according to ...

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catalyst OrthoScience Inc. (“Catalyst”), a private medical technology leader focused on shoulder arthroplasty, the fastest growing segment in the orthopedics market, ...