Background Labral repair and biceps tenodesis are routine operations for superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder, but evidence of their efficacy is lacking. We evaluated the ...

CHICAGO, IL – Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in Chicago, IL shows that biceps tenodesis surgery is safe and effective for individuals ...

This week we are going to discuss a very specific injury of the shoulder which occurs commonly and is sometimes in need of surgical correction and post-operative physical therapy. A SLAP lesion is a ...

The onset of baseball season means fun days watching our young athletes (or participating) in America’s past time—baseball. One of the more frequently occurring injuries that is a result of rapid or ...

Orioles pitching prospect Dan Klein, a third-round pick out of UCLA last June, has been diagnosed with a small SLAP tear in his right labrum. Renowned orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum confirmed the tear ...

Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes surgical ...

For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you expect with your recovery after surgery?

Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the shoulder bones and replacing them with prosthetic implants. Most people have less pain and greater mobility after surgery. Each year ...