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
Celebrating a Great Change in Medicare!
Dear Patients and Colleagues: I am very excited to share the news that Medicare has finally done the right thing and, starting in January of 2024, will allow surgeons in the United States to do shoulder replacements in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). As many of you know, I have had
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery Webinar
A free webinar presented by Gobezie Shoulder Institute partner, Dr. Nicholas Callahan. Dr. Callahan explains the indications for total replacement surgery, the procedure and recovery times. There is also an insightful Q & A session with webinar participants. You can watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/Gaf3RMh-MBg
Cleveland Shoulder Institute at Northern Ohio Surgery Center Joins ValueHealth’s Value-based Care Network
ValueHealth® LLC, the nationally recognized leader in value-based specialty care, is expanding its Muve® Orthopedics program and value-based care network with Northern Ohio Surgery Center, currently located in Orange, Ohio, but moving soon to the Cleveland Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Northern Ohio Surgery Center is implementing