Diseases of the cervical spine (neck) and shoulder have very similar symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two because the disease areas have a big anatomical overlap. It is only through a careful diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist who provides the proper physical exam, deciphers your medical history, and recommends the proper imaging that relief from the pain can be found. Overlapping Symptoms of Shoulder and Neck Pain Cervical spine disease often causes pain in the neck and shoulder muscles but can also cause pain radiating down the arm and forearm that is e ..read more

ValueHealth® LLC, the nationally recognized leader in value-based specialty care, is expanding its Muve® Orthopedics program and value-based care network with Northern Ohio Surgery Center, currently located in Orange, Ohio, but moving soon to the Cleveland Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Northern Ohio Surgery Center is implementing Muve Orthopedics at its new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) location to enhance patient experience and quality outcomes. The facility joins ValueHealth’s value-based care network to broaden its payor and employer relationships and offer c ..read more

Dear Patients and Colleagues: I am very excited to share the news that Medicare has finally done the right thing and, starting in January of 2024, will allow surgeons in the United States to do shoulder replacements in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).  As many of you know, I have had to severely limit the number of Medicare patients I could see in the office due to my departure from the hospitals systems in May of 2023.  The reason that I reduced my Medicare practice derived from the rules within Medicare that were preventing payment to physicians that would not perform the total s ..read more

A free webinar presented by Gobezie Shoulder Institute partner, Dr. Nicholas Callahan. Dr. Callahan explains the indications for total replacement surgery, the procedure and recovery times. There is also an insightful Q & A session with webinar participants.  You can watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/Gaf3RMh-MBg  The post Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery Webinar appeared first on The Cleveland Shoulder Institute ..read more

ValueHealth® LLC, the nationally recognized leader in value-based specialty care, is expanding its Muve® Orthopedics program and value-based care network with Northern Ohio Surgery Center, currently located in Orange, Ohio, but moving soon to the Cleveland Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Northern Ohio Surgery Center is implementing Muve Orthopedics at its new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) location to enhance patient experience and quality outcomes. The facility joins ValueHealth’s value-based care network to broaden its payor and employer relationships and offer c ..read more

Although frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common shoulder condition, it predominantly impacts women between the ages of 40 to 60. Although menopause and hormonal imbalances could be a contributing factor to the development of frozen shoulder in women, one of the biggest risk factors is diabetes. People with diabetes have a higher rate of frozen as shoulder (10-20% compared to 2% of the general population). Other predisposing conditions may include thyroid disorders or a recent surgery. Most cases occur without an injury to the shoulder. It is surprising how frequently this condi ..read more

Dr. Gobezie was happy to be included in a recent Orthopedics Today article where the functional outcomes and longevity of RSA and TSA implants, as well the appropriate indications for RSA were discussed. Complete article linked here. The post In The News – Orthopedics Today appeared first on The Cleveland Shoulder Institute ..read more

Are you sitting most of the day and texting constantly? Do you tend to look down instead of straight ahead? Are you neck and shoulders tense and strained? You might be at risk for or poor posture. Any easy way to test your posture is to have a friend take a side profile picture of you. If you chin is up and aligns with your chest, this is a good sign. If you chin and head jut forward past your chest, you might have poor posture. When your shoulder alignment favors forward, your upper back may round out as well, and your pelvis may be pushed forward, giving your head a downward, forward-favorin ..read more

A big thank you to the Cleveland Women’s Journal for their coverage of Dr. Gobezie and his endeavors.  Click here for the complete article. The post A Compassionate, Pioneering & Innovative Orthopedic Surgeon – Cleveland Women’s Journal appeared first on The Cleveland Shoulder Institute ..read more

A big thank you to New Day Cleveland Co-Host David Moss, for his interview with Dr. Gobezie.   The post Dr. Reuben Gobezie on New Day Cleveland appeared first on The Cleveland Shoulder Institute ..read more