Shoulder

In this article: If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a torn shoulder labrum or you’re preparing for surgery to repair one, the recovery process is likely top-of-mind for you. Labrum tear recovery can feel slow and unpredictable, with healing timelines lasting 4-6 weeks to six months or longer. Understanding what to expect can help ease your worries so you can focus on healing at the proper pace. In this article, we’ll explore types of labrum tears, examine surgical and non-surgical treatment options and discuss the recovery process, including signs your recovery is progressing as it should.  If you’re experiencing shoulder […]

Surgery is often an extensive and involved process—and sometimes recovery can present challenges. One of the possible challenges our patients may face is a frozen shoulder after surgery. Those with a frozen shoulder can experience extensive pain when moving their shoulder and a limited range of motion. The joint may become stiff and difficult to use. But don’t worry. If this happens to you, we have effective straightforward solutions to help resolve the issue and restore the full range of motion. At the Raleigh Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic, we’re experts in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. This means you’ll recover faster with […]

When your favorite football receiver makes a perfect catch, dives to get the ball, and turns the game in your favor, you’re thrilled. But this player’s action sets the stage for a potentially serious shoulder injury.