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"It's called an alternate bearing surface, called Pyrocarbon," said Dr. E. Scott Paxton with University Orthopedics. Last year, he became the first in Rhode Island to use this new shoulder implant.

further deterioration of your shoulder joint increased shoulder stiffness and weakness worsening pain, leading to greater reliance on other body parts (such as your back and other shoulder) bone ...

SHOULDER PAIN CAN BE TOUGH TO HANDLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR JOB REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING, BUT THERE ARE NEW PROCEDURES THAT DOCTORS SAY ARE MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE. ONE VIEWER ASKED, WHAT EXACTLY IS ...

As we start 2026, orthopedic surgeons have a remarkable opportunity to remain at the forefront of the innovation of joint ...

Obesity shouldn't be considered a barrier for a patient who needs shoulder replacement surgery, a new study argues. In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Zimmer Biomet received FDA clearance of its Rosa robotic ...

Shoulder replacement surgery is a common procedure that can help improve quality of life by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder with artificial parts. While the surgery can help reduce pain and ...

Management to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference Today at 8:30 a.m. ET GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoulder Innovations, Inc.