Shoulder and Elbow Surgical Procedures
Surgery is a common treatment used for many shoulder and elbow conditions. Surgery includes everything from arthroscopic procedures to joint replacement surgery.
When Can I Get My Incision Wet?
After surgery, you will usually be asked to keep your incision dry. However, it is often unclear how long your incision has to stay dry, and when your incision can get wet. People often want to shower or swim, but have to wait until their incision can get wet.
After surgery, you will usually be asked to keep your incision dry. However, it is often unclear how long your incision has to stay dry, and when your incision can get wet. People often want to shower or swim, but have to wait until their incision can get wet.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Find information about shoulder arthroscopy. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery can be done to treat a variety of shoulder problems. Many patients prefer arthroscopic surgery because of smaller incisions and faster recovery than traditional shoulder surgery.
Find information about shoulder arthroscopy. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery can be done to treat a variety of shoulder problems. Many patients prefer arthroscopic surgery because of smaller incisions and faster recovery than traditional shoulder surgery.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Information about shoulder replacement surgery, also called total shoulder replacement. This is the third most commonly replaced joint (behind knees and hips) in the body.
Information about shoulder replacement surgery, also called total shoulder replacement. This is the third most commonly replaced joint (behind knees and hips) in the body.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
A reverse shoulder replacement is a procedure developed for patients who have severe shoulder arthritis with coexisting rotator cuff tears. These patients have had significant problems with total shoulder replacement, and therefore the reverse shoulder replacement has been developed.
A reverse shoulder replacement is a procedure developed for patients who have severe shoulder arthritis with coexisting rotator cuff tears. These patients have had significant problems with total shoulder replacement, and therefore the reverse shoulder replacement has been developed.
Biceps Tenodesis
A biceps tenodesis is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of tendonitis of the biceps tendon. When a biceps tenodesis is performed, the tendon is cut and reattached to the arm bone.
A biceps tenodesis is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of tendonitis of the biceps tendon. When a biceps tenodesis is performed, the tendon is cut and reattached to the arm bone.
Tommy John Surgery
Tommy John surgery is a procedure to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. Tommy John surgery has been performed on professional baseball pitchers with excellent success.
Tommy John surgery is a procedure to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. Tommy John surgery has been performed on professional baseball pitchers with excellent success.