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Dedicated to providing patients with the best knowledge regarding their shoulder or elbow condition along with the most current evidence-based information regarding the options available for their care. Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., author.
Blog: Shoulder Arthritis / Rotator Cuff Tears: causes of shoulder pain
Recent JBJS article on failures (51%) of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasties
Monday, August 18, 2025 10:59 AM
Patients and surgeons are interested in the causes and prevention of shoulder arthroplasty failures. Failures can be viewed in terms of the characteristics of the surgeon, the patient, the shoulder, and type of failure. Regardless of the ...
The incision for shoulder arthroplasty: location, location, location
Sunday, August 17, 2025 2:47 PM
All types of shoulder arthroplasty are commonly performed through an incision between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles, crossing over the tip of the coracoid.This approach provides excellent and extensile access to the shoulder.It ...
Same type of arthroplasty, different outcomes for the right and left shoulder.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 6:10 PM
A 43 active man elected to have a left ream and run procedure after two previous surgeries:13 years prior he had an acromioplasty followed by the insertion of a pain pump. Six years prior he underwent a rotator cuff repair.Because ...
The Latest Update on Orthopaedic Infections from AAOS, MSIS, and OTA
Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:37 PM
On August 22 and 23, our Academy along with the Musculoskeletal Infection Society, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association is presenting a two-day virtual course designed for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon to get an update on the ...