Shoulder Arthritis Causes, Stages, and Diagnosis
Shoulder arthritis develops when the smooth cartilage that cushions the joint gradually wears away. Understanding what causes arthritis and how it progresses can be an important first step toward making sense of your symptoms. The condition can develop slowly after years of everyday wear, follow a specific injury, or arise from an autoimmune process that…
Differences Between Reverse and Traditional Shoulder Replacement
When chronic shoulder pain from arthritis or injury no longer responds to conservative treatments, shoulder replacement surgery may be the best option to restore function and improve your quality of life. For decades, traditional total shoulder replacement has been the standard of care. However, with advancements in orthopedic technology and surgical techniques, a new option—known…
Spring Sports Shoulder Injury Prevention: Tips for Athletes
Spring Sports Shoulder Injury Prevention: Tips for Athletes The arrival of the spring sports season brings renewed energy, excitement, and a fresh opportunity for athletes across Lancaster County and beyond to get back into their favorite sports. Baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, and track and field all demand high-performance movement. However, these very movements can quickly…
How Our Groundbreaking Latarjet Procedure Repairs Shoulder Instability
How Our Groundbreaking Latarjet Procedure Repairs Shoulder Instability Your shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint. It includes your upper arm bone (humerus) and the shallow cavity (the glenoid) of your shoulder blade. The humeral head (ball) is supposed to stay close to the socket, and it’s held in place by the joint lining (capsule), ligaments,…
Recognizing the 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
Recognizing the 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder is a disorder of the shoulder capsule — the connective tissue that encases the joint and holds it together. When the ligaments of the shoulder capsule become inflamed and thick, the shoulder joint stiffens and generates pain. Michael J. Bercik Jr., MD, specializes in shoulder ailments….
Can a Rotator Cuff Tear Heal on its Own?
Can a Rotator Cuff Tear Heal on its Own? Without the rotator cuff, your shoulder would constantly pop out of its shallow ball-and-socket joint. In fact, there’s no joint in your body that’s more complex or more flexible. However, that flexibility comes at a cost. One of the most common shoulder injuries is a rotator…
