Is there hope for an “irreparable” rotator cuff tear?
Going in Reverse How a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Made All the Difference Francesca Cappara When you can’t use your arm, the world can be a very difficult place. Francesca Cappara, of Avon Lake, knows this firsthand. A rotator cuff tear and bicep tear left her unable to
Dr. Gobezie Pioneers Digital Physical Therapy to Help Patients
How a Surgeon’s Research Turned into a Device That is Advancing the Way Physical Therapy is Practiced Orthopedic Surgeon, Reuben Gobezie, MD, is passionate about monitoring his patients’ outcomes following surgery. While many patients may only see their surgeon for a quick visit after a procedure, Dr. Gobezie continues to
Feeling the pain of shoulder impingement syndrome
Shoulder Impingement - A Painful Shoulder Condition Shoulder impingement syndrome can best be described as a recurring ache/pain on the outside upper part of your shoulder when you raise your arm to shoulder height. Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs due to pinching and inflammation of the rotator cuff tendon and
How do you know when it’s time for a shoulder replacement?
At Gobezie Shoulder Institute, surgery is always the last resort. But when conservative efforts to control the pain have failed, and the pain is disrupting your daily life, a surgical intervention may be the best option to restore your health. Most cases for a joint replacement are due to severe
Biceps Tendinitis vs. Biceps Tear: What’s the Difference?
Many patients in our office come in thinking they have some kind of tear in their shoulder. What we often find, is that they have biceps tendinitis. What is biceps tendinitis? Biceps tendinitis is the inflammation of the ‘tendon’ that connects your biceps muscle in the upper arm to
What is the difference between adult stem cells and amniotic cells?
There is much confusion about different types of stem cells used in orthopedics. Often referred to as regenerative medicine, when used in orthopedics, these treatments involve the use of stem cells to ease joint pain, arthritis, nerve pain, etc. But it's very important that patients do their research before
Dr. Gobezie Opens Coffee Shop to Raise Funds for Homeless
While his hands are busy fixing shoulders, his heart is with the homeless. Reuben Gobezie, MD, is a well-known orthopedic surgeon in the Cleveland area and around the world. As a founding physician in the new Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center, Dr. Gobezie also found a way to help