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

In a recent study, magnesium was found to have pain-relieving effects after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The treatment decreased patients’ postoperative narcotic consumption and additional pain-relieving need after arthroscopic shoulder surgery and had no serious side effects. Arthroscopic shoulder procedures are common in current orthopedic practices. Although arthroscopic shoulder surgery is less invasive and painful than open shoulder surgery, it can still cause postoperative pain. Efficient pain relief is needed for patients’ well-being, early rehabilitation, and faster recovery. Based o ..read more

Eighty-eight percent of shoulder replacement surgery patients go home the same day Recent Medicare (2019 and 2020) data shows that the Oregon Shoulder Institute patients have the shortest length of stay following shoulder replacement surgery than patients of any other provider in the entire Western* United States. Their same day discharge rate after a shoulder replacement surgery is currently at eighty-eight percent. There are several reasons for this. First, higher volume improves outcomes and the advanced specialists at OSI are highly trained and skilled at shoulder replacement. Second, we u ..read more

Moderate-intensity aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities should be two priority items on every adult’s to-do list. Evidence proves that exercise maintains health, cognition, balance, and strength as we age. Recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association say that to promote and maintain health, older adults should participate in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes five days of the week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for at least 20 minutes three days of the week. To maintain physical independence, older adults s ..read more

When Rosemary Harrington lifted a heavy suitcase just exactly the wrong way in the fall of 2020, she knew something severe had happened to her shoulder. “I actually felt a rip. The pain brought me to my knees, it was so intense,” she says. Rosemary was worried that this injury would keep her away from her favorite pastime, golf. She also could not sleep. There was not a waking position where she could find comfort, and she could not golf. “Golf is what I do. If I can’t play, I’m not happy,” she says. She knew she had to see Dr. Patrick Denard of the Oregon Shoulder Institute. He had been refer ..read more

As someone in his 40s, I have experienced my share of injuries and know how hard it can be to wait to return to the sport you love. Some of the hardest conversations I have had with patients center around their expected recovery time. Having gone through hip arthroscopy, I know what it is like to be limited for 6 months and I especially remember that feeling of being 3 months in and never feeling like I would get back. But I did get back to, and for golfers recovering from shoulder surgery the same can be expected in most cases. Allow Yourself Time To Heal Returning to golf or any sport after ..read more

Most people do some research when looking for a shoulder surgeon. Steve Davison (71) took his to the next level. After asking his trusted fishing guide (who also worked in orthopedics) who he thought the best orthopedic surgeon was for rotator cuff repair, the guide recommended Dr. Patrick Denard with the Oregon Shoulder Institute in Medford, Oregon. Medford was 1,931 miles away from his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, but Davison decided to research further. He knew that Dr. Denard had literally written the book on rotator cuff repair, so he decided to read it even though it was written by an ..read more

Most people will have shoulder pain at some point in their life. Fortunately, the majority of this is short-lived. However, some people will have chronic shoulder pain that lasts for months or years. As these individuals will likely attest, chronic shoulder pain can have a substantial impact on one’s mood, sleep, and quality of life. The most common disorder leading to chronic shoulder pain is a tear of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff are a group of 4 muscles that insert into the proximal humerus (arm bone) and help the shoulder move and keep the shoulder stable. Muscles inserts to bone via ..read more

One of the most common questions for patients considering a shoulder replacement is “What can I expect?” This is a great question as people should know what they are getting into before considering a shoulder replacement. There are two parts to this. The first part is understanding the surgery itself and the recovery period. These are things like what the surgery entails, the number of days in the hospital, when one can shower, how long before one can drive, and how long it takes to heal. In my practice at Oregon Shoulder Institute, I believe that all patients should know these answers before ..read more

Living with a chronic injury not only affects your physical health, but in many cases your mental health as well. Your emotional well-being may be impacted by the physical toll pain takes on your body and the changes to your life’s routine. It’s crucial to know how to battle depression during chronic injury so that you can focus on your recovery. Certain aspects of your mobility that you used to take for granted may suddenly become painstakingly difficult. Relying on others for assistance while forgoing activities that you used to enjoy impacts all areas of your life. Feelings of helplessness ..read more