Four Signs You May Have A Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common sources of shoulder pain and disability affecting adults in the United States. Rotator cuff tears are most often seen in people as they age, and usually occur in individuals over the age of 40. It is very important to get...
When Is a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement the Right Option to Relieve Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder replacement surgery can be a life changing for people with significant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Shoulder replacement can be a great solution for common shoulder problems such as arthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rotator cuff tears that are...
Understanding the Many Options for Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is one of the most frequent causes of shoulder pain that we see at OrthoTexas. Although there are multiple cause of shoulder arthritis, “wear-and-tear” over time is by far the most common reason for shoulder arthritis. Other causes, include after...
Frozen Shoulder – A Common Cause of Shoulder Pain
The hallmark symptoms of frozen shoulder include pain and restricted range of motion. Often, this pain occurs for no good reason and most people cannot pinpoint a particular time or injury in which the pain began. We call this an insidious onset. Over time, patients begin to feel more pain as their shoulder gets stiffer.
