As a high-volume shoulder surgeon in Richmond, VA, I incorporate advanced EXPAREL anesthesia into my Precision Shoulder Replacement procedures to ensure that my patients benefit from superior postoperative pain management. This post will help explain the pivotal role of EXPAREL in enhancing recovery, and highlights its transformative impact on shoulder arthroplasty. Let’s delve into how […]

Can you golf after shoulder replacement surgery? Yes, with proper care and rehabilitation, most patients can return to golf within 4-5 months after shoulder replacement surgery. This post covers the essential phases of post-surgery recovery and offers expert tips to safely reintegrate into the sport you love. Key Takeaways Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery Shoulder replacement

Introduction Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can cause pain and numbness in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Testing for TOS is difficult. There is no one test to accurately diagnose TOS, and other conditions can have similar symptoms. You will need to go through several tests to find out if TOS is actually the cause of your

Introduction The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder. The SC joint links the bones of the arms and shoulder to the vertical skeleton. This section is for informational purposes only. Dr. Kiritsis does not routinely perform surgery on sternoclavicular joint problems. Most SC joint problems are relatively minor. However, certain types of injuries

Introduction The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade (also called the scapula) glides along the chest wall (the thorax). When the movement of this joint causes feelings or sounds of grating, grinding, popping, or thumping, doctors call it snapping scapula syndrome. Snapping scapula syndrome is fairly rare. When it happens, the soft tissues between the scapula and the