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Dealing with Chronic Shoulder Instability and Dislocation

Shoulder injuries and dislocation can be quite problematic and are debilitating, to say the least. Any shoulder injury can force you to alter your day

August 27, 2020 No Comments

Arthritis

5 Tips for Returning to Sports After a Shoulder Injury

Shoulder injuries include sprains, strains, and fractures to any of the components that make up your shoulder, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as

August 27, 2020 No Comments

elbow

Most Common Sports Injuries

It’s great to be active but here are our finding of the Most Common Sports Injuries. Regular exercise helps strengthen your heart, lower your risk

August 27, 2020 No Comments

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Do I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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DO I HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome typically starts slowly and symptoms gradually worsen. Most often there is a

June 18, 2021 No Comments

5 common types of arthritis

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types of Arthritis & Symptoms

Types of Arthritis Arthritis is defined as the tenderness, stiffness, and/or swelling in at least

May 21, 2021 No Comments

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Nerve Injury: Will I Need Surgery

Nerve Injury can really hamper progress. Your nerves carry information around your body, helping you

September 14, 2020 No Comments

rizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery

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Reinforcement Grafting versus Superior Capsule Reconstruction

Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction has become a valuable addition to our arsenal as patients with

August 27, 2020 No Comments

rotator cuff repair

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Arthroscopic Trans-Osseous Tension Band Rotator Cuff Repair

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair tends to create the impression with patients, physicians, and the general public

August 27, 2020 No Comments

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Wrong Diagnosis Still a Big Problem for Both Google and Doctors

A Second Opinion Improves the Odds for a Correct Diagnosis So you avoid the the

August 27, 2020 No Comments

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