What An MRI Report Really Means
In today's world, patients have access to an extensive amount of information through their electronic medical records. This can be a blessing and a curse. Dr. Gobezie discusses how an MRI shoulder scan is simply a tool that doctors use as a possible starting point for determining a patient's plan
The Benefits of Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Why does Dr. Gobezie prefer the Reverse Shoulder Replacement approach? Find out more here. https://youtube.com/shorts/2duFRa66ezw?feature=share
Some Benefits of Outpatient Surgery
Based on recent health finance research, costs are substantially reduced in an outpatient surgery center compared to the hospital setting. These centers are safe and less expensive. Other proven benefits of outpatient surgery include: Less Infection Money and Time Savings Recovery At Home Use of state-of-the-art surgical techniques Quicker recovery
The Choice Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Some things to consider if you KNOW you are going to need orthopedic care in 2025. 1) Some Medicare Advantage plans typically require prior authorization and not only for which provider you can use, but for which types of treatment you can receive from said doctor.2) Ask about approval periods.
What is Trigger Finger?
When a person is unable to bend or straighten their finger or thumb, the common name for the condition is “trigger finger or trigger thumb.” Trigger finger affects the tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when bending and straightening digits.
Shoulder Exercises for Aging Swimmers
Swimming is a sport people can practice well into their senior years. It is ideal for achieving longevity and maintaining a high level of well-being. Swimming is also one of the most joint-friendly exercises. The buoyancy of the water allows the body to move smoothly and easily, reducing the risk
How To Tell Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain
Diseases of the cervical spine (neck) and shoulder have very similar symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two because the disease areas have a big anatomical overlap. It is only through a careful diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist who provides the proper physical exam, deciphers