Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. Your doctor can ...

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 is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as ...

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 ...

For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications -- including the need for 'revision' surgery, reports a new study ...

Contrary to widespread belief, total surgical replacement of arthritic shoulder joints carries no greater risk of complications than replacement of other major joints, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.

As people with arthritis or other joint problems live longer, the chance they will require knee or hip replacement is a concern among physicians and patients alike. But the chances of requiring a ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to nonoperative treatments, such ...

Q: I have severe arthritis in my shoulder. A total shoulder replacement is one of the options on the table for me. What is involved in a total shoulder replacement surgery? A: An anatomic total ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults who were active in recreational sports like swimming and golfing can get back into the game after having a total shoulder replacement, a new study ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Marceila Mejia had pain and limited motion in her shoulder as a result of arthritis. She was unable to enjoy the activities that once made her happy. She explored and performed ...

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Many people know it well, serious shoulder pain. They often dread the thought of ultimately needing a full joint replacement. But, that doesn't have to be the case so much ...