Osteoarthritis can lead to severe shoulder pain, wearing down the joint so much that simple movements become unbearable. Now, a new shoulder replacement surgery is giving patients their reach back.

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 ...

In what doctors are calling a rare and highly complex surgery, a 72-year-old woman with a long history of rheumatoid ...

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 ...

Shoulder replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain and improve shoulder function, allowing patients to resume daily activities and improve their quality of life. Each year, ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons or muscles. Recovery takes around four to six months with ...