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 they will ask if it
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 patient outcomes. But at the
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 our Regen Orthopedics practice. Not
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 at home for the first
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 make a living. The detailed
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, and coordination to generate high
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 now done on an outpatient
What should you look for in an orthopedic surgeon?When you are in need of orthopedic surgery, research is important. You’ll want to find a highly recommended surgeon with the strongest skills and most experience in the specific area of surgery that you need. Extensive data has shown a direct correlation between the number of times
One of the most common complaints I hear in my office is that a patient cannot sleep due to shoulder pain from sleeping. They tell me that no matter what side they try to sleep on, it still hurts. Some patients report stiff or dull pain that becomes worse when they raise their arm
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