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  • What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

    Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. Pain in this area often indicates injured, inflamed, or worn-down tendons in the rotator cuff.

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  • What to Avoid Permanently After Shoulder Replacement Surgery

    Shoulder replacement surgery is a common procedure that can help improve quality of life by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder with artificial parts. While the surgery can help reduce pain and improve function, it is important to be aware of activities or movements to avoid permanently afterward.

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  • The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

    A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

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  • Is Carpal Tunnel Surgery Right for You?

    Carpal tunnel surgery can help relieve hand pain, numbness, and weakness by cutting a ligament to ease pressure on the median nerve.

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  • 5 Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome You Should Know

    Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve—a major nerve that controls movement and sensation in the hand and fingers—becomes compressed or pinched. Specifically, this nerve supplies sensations to your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. As a result, you can experience symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers.

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  • American Board of. Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • Stanford Medicine