Shoulder Pain from Sleeping on Your Side
Can the way you sleep cause pain in your shoulders? If shoulder pain is keeping you from sleeping at night, there is no doubt you are frustrated and want to find a way for it to stop. When a patient tells me they have shoulder pain at night, often
Driving Shoulder Research Forward
Scientific research plays a huge role in the care we provide to patients. It’s extremely important to me to stay at the forefront of best practices in shoulder research. Unfortunately, most orthopedic surgeons do not have the capacity to stay involved in research or the ongoing study of their
How can stem cells stop pain?
Innovations in regenerative medicine are changing the game in orthopedics Regenerative medicine is breaking new ground every day. In orthopedics, we are now able to use your own adult stem cells to stop pain, heal injuries and even regenerate lost cartilage. The Cleveland Shoulder Institute offers this non-surgical option through
Postoperative Care for the Shoulder
Many family members have asked us how to best prepare for post operative care of the shoulder. The key thing to remember about any healing process is to respect it. It takes time. The patient should have someone ready to help drive them home from the procedure and help
Made by Hand (and Shoulder) – Patient Testimonial
Richard Grell, Hudson, Ohio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWhAiUWVY4Q Facing the decision to have a total shoulder replacement surgery isn’t easy for anyone. For Richard Grell, the idea was very intimidating. As an expert Windsor chair maker for the last 45 years, Richard is completely reliant on having two strong shoulders to
Shoulder pain from Playing Golf
Though golf is considered a moderate risk activity, an in-depth look at golf reveals that overuse and poor technique can result in serious injury. At first glance, the golf swing may appear to be a relatively simple move. However, the swing requires a synchronized effort of muscle strength, timing,
Dr. Gobezie Leads the Way in Outpatient Surgery
Dr. Gobezie always recommends surgery as the absolute last option. But when patients have hit the proverbial wall with pain, and conservative measures are no longer helpful, surgical intervention may be the only option. Our patients are often surprised to learn the majority of shoulder surgeries performed here are