Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as ...

Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. Your doctor can ...

further deterioration of your shoulder joint increased shoulder stiffness and weakness worsening pain, leading to greater reliance on other body parts (such as your back and other shoulder) bone ...

Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as ...

In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a high body-mass index, due to concerns over their ability to recover from the procedure, researchers said in ...

As people with arthritis or other joint problems live longer, the chance they will require knee or hip replacement is a concern among physicians and patients alike. But the chances of requiring a ...

For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications -- including the need for 'revision' surgery, reports a new study ...

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 ...

Q: I have severe arthritis in my shoulder. A total shoulder replacement is one of the options on the table for me. What is involved in a total shoulder replacement surgery? A: An anatomic total ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults who were active in recreational sports like swimming and golfing can get back into the game after having a total shoulder replacement, a new study ...

RAYNHAM, Mass., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Scott Mandel, MD, is offering a new smart technology that helps personalize shoulder replacement surgery for patients ...