Shoulder Posts

Tendon transfers are a newer treatment for irreparable rotator cuff tears. They’re a less-common treatment, but are becoming a useful… Read More

by Ian R. Smithson, MD

Anatomy of the Shoulder and Cause of Shoulder Arthritis The normal shoulder comprises of the ball and socket joint, where… Read More

by Adam J. Lorenzetti, MD

What is shoulder arthritis? Shoulder arthritis is the loss of cartilage lining of the ball in the ball and socket… Read More

by Ryan Barnes, MD

Diagnosing neck versus shoulder pain can be very confusing and difficult to figure out. Patients may come in and be… Read More

by B. Thomas Mazahery, MD

Your neck and your shoulder are two different places, but sometimes pain in your shoulder can come from your neck…. Read More

by Danielle S. Cherrick, MD

In sports medicine, we don’t just treat athletes. Sports medicine is the care of anyone who is active, and sports… Read More

by Johnathan Bernard, MD

About seven out of 10 patients who walk into my office with shoulder pain have an issue with their rotator… Read More

by Andrew S. Neviaser, MD

After you have orthopedic surgery, you may be sent home with instructions on icing the part of your body that… Read More

by OrthoVirginia Team

Unlike hip or knee replacements, there are two different versions of total shoulder replacements. The first method is an anatomic… Read More

by Matthew H. Walker, MD

Joint replacements used to be done using averages for all patients, with standard angles and instrumentation. With the new robotic… Read More

by Gregory Tanner, MD