The field of orthopedics is rapidly changing with the advent of several new procedures, especially those tailored for the outpatient setting. Here is what to know about four new orthopedic procedures ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to nonoperative treatments, such ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where repairing the tear is no longer an option? Is there ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Dr. Brian Hill Unveils Mako SmartRobotics(TM) for Shoulder Arthroplasty PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ...

Obesity shouldn't be considered a barrier for a patient who needs shoulder replacement surgery, a new study argues. In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a ...

People with obesity shouldn’t be rejected outright for shoulder replacement surgery Researchers found those with high BMI fared as well or better following the surgery than folks with a healthy weight ...

Higher BMI is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a study by Epaminondas Markos Valsamis from the University of Oxford, UK ...