Thanks to advances in implant design and surgical techniques, the longevity of shoulder replacements has recently increased. That's why shoulder replacement surgeries are among the fastest-growing joint replacement procedures.
Like your body’s other mobile joints – hips, knees, ankles, etc. – your shoulders are critical to multiple everyday movements. That’s why understanding common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them is vital. The sooner you treat a shoulder injury or illness, the sooner you can return to living as you’re used to.
It starts as a nagging pain in the upper or outer part of the shoulder that comes on when lifting or lowering your arm to the side. Ignoring it can result in further deterioration of the joint.
