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 To schedule a consultation with

Some Benefits of Outpatient Surgery2024-11-12T15:06:26+00:00

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. Certain services require prior approval

The Choice Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage2024-11-12T15:07:51+00:00

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. Other symptoms may include pain

What is Trigger Finger?2024-08-26T20:36:54+00:00

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 of aggravating existing conditions or

Shoulder Exercises for Aging Swimmers2024-08-26T20:37:50+00:00

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 your medical history, and recommends

How To Tell Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain2023-12-05T01:23:58+00:00

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 to severely limit the number

Celebrating a Great Change in Medicare!2023-12-05T01:26:16+00:00

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 

Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery Webinar2023-12-05T01:25:31+00:00

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 Muve Orthopedics at its new

Cleveland Shoulder Institute at Northern Ohio Surgery Center Joins ValueHealth’s Value-based Care Network2023-12-05T01:31:27+00:00

Preparing Your Shoulders for Pickleball

The popularity of pickleball in the United States cannot be overstated. Between 2021 and 2022, the sport experienced nearly 40 percent growth, which is equivalent of 36.5 million total participants. A survey by YouGov, shows that 14% of Americans played pickleball at least once in that 12-month period. And over 8.5 million people played pickleball

Preparing Your Shoulders for Pickleball2023-04-13T14:47:12+00:00

How to Keep Your Joints Healthy

Joints are made up of bone, cartilage and tendons and are where two or more bones in the body come together and meet. There are several different types of joints in the human body, including the ball-and-socket joint which allows up, down and around movements like those found in the shoulder, and a hinge joint

How to Keep Your Joints Healthy2024-01-15T20:23:43+00:00
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