Shoulder surgery for rotator cuff problems usually involves one or more of the following procedures: debridement, subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair. Debridement clears damaged tissue out of the shoulder joint. Subacromial decompression involves shaving bone or removing spurs underneath the tip of the shoulder blade (acromion). This creates more room in the space between the end of the shoulder blade and the upper arm bone so that the rotator cuff tendon is not pinched and can glide smoothly. If the rotator cuff tendon is torn, it is sewn together and reattached to the top of the upper arm bone.
Hip Osteoarthritis: Non-Surgical Treatments to Alleviate Pain and Improve Function
Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition that occurs when the protective cartilage cushioning the hip joint wears down over time. This deterioration leads
April 8, 2025
