The recovery time after surgery can be almost as important as the surgery itself. Unless you prepare ahead of time and follow your doctor’s orders, you can create situations which lead to complications, another surgery, or maybe a longer recovery time. Put some thought into preparing your home for post surgery recovery.
We love our football whether it’s pee wee, high school, college, or professional. We love to watch it, and youngsters and adults like to play it. Unfortunately, no amount of padding and equipment can prevent injuries from occurring, especially to the shoulder. Here are some common shoulder injuries in football you should be aware of.
Almost every movement can involve your shoulder, so when something is wrong like arthritis, it can impact your daily activities. If you have tried all the medications, exercises, physical therapy, and other non-surgical treatments, and nothing has reduced your pain, it’s time to talk about shoulder replacement for arthritis.
Summer is upon us once again. We are swimming, throwing balls, playing tennis, horseshoes, beach volleyball, and many other activities, all which involve our shoulders. These seasonal activities often result in an uptick of shoulder injuries, which require evaluation from Dr. Samuel Koo.
If you have ever had shoulder pain, whether mild or severe, you know every time you move, it hurts. This is mostly due to the extensive range of motion and how complicated the shoulder joint is. If you are experiencing shoulder pain right now, let’s look at shoulder pain causes & when to be concerned.
Your shoulder is your body’s most complicated joint. The end of the collarbone, upper arm bone, and shoulder blade meet to form the shoulder joint. It’s prone to arthritis, tears, and tendonitis in the rotator cuff. Since it’s the most mobile joint and vulnerable to instability, here’s what you should know about shoulder instability.
If you have shoulder pain, you know how it can affect your life. Just little things like reaching for something in the upper cabinet in your kitchen, or trying to reach behind you in the front seat of the car can be painful. Your physician might have recommended surgery to improve the problem, but you
COVID 19 UPDATE Dr. Koo is seeing patients through telehealth visits and in-person visits at our clinic. Call today to schedule your appointment! Dr. Samuel Koo is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). Because this information is always changing, we will be monitoring all
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If you have ever suffered with shoulder pain, you know it can range from simply annoying to severe, and it sometimes moves down your arm towards the elbow. Your shoulder joint is complicated, and pain can emanate from multiple problem areas. Let’s discover 7 causes and symptoms of right shoulder and arm pain…but there are
