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Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can have many possible causes, including rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder. Learn more on what could be causing you pain with our helpful infographic. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, contact Dr. Samuel Koo in Seattle today. Discover the most common causes of shoulder pain:

July 29, 2019 No Comments

Shoulder Treatments To Try Before Considering Surgery

Some shoulder pain can be so excruciating that you are willing to do anything to make it stop, even going right to surgery. Before you jump right in to an invasive surgical treatment, there are numerous conservative shoulder treatments to try that just might create a sense of relief. 

July 19, 2019 No Comments

What to Expect After Bankart Repair of the Shoulder

Any injury to the shoulder is usually painful and causes limited motion. A Bankart repair of the shoulder is performed due to a labral tear and is less invasive than open surgery on the shoulder.

June 14, 2019 No Comments

How to Avoid a Rotator Cuff Injury

What do a painter, a basketball player, and Roger Federer all have in common? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is: they are all at risk for a rotator cuff injury, especially as they get older.

April 19, 2019 No Comments

What Are The Risks and Benefits of Shoulder Arthroscopy

Risks and Benefits of Shoulder Arthroscopy If you have injury to your shoulder that came from damage or from inflammation, then you may need to have a shoulder arthroscopy surgery, a minimally invasive alternative to repair the  shoulder and restore its regular movement. This procedure makes use of a very small device called an arthroscope.

March 26, 2019 No Comments

13 Potential Sources of Your Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. It allows movement backward and forward, around in a circle, and it enables the arm to move up and away from the body.

February 21, 2019 No Comments

Understanding Shoulder Arthritis Types and Causes

Millions of people are diagnosed with arthritis each year. Arthritis in the shoulder is much less common. It occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder wears out or deteriorates. It’s important to know that there isn’t just one type of shoulder arthritis or one cause either.

January 21, 2019 No Comments