taking care of your shoulder

Shoulder pain can be frustrating and compromising. Find out how to care for your shoulder so you can return to living an active lifestyle.

moving me forward™

Your movement may be limited, but your options don't have to be. See how other patients conquered their pain and get started on your own journey to recovery.

Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski
Inspirational college coach and DePuy joint recipient.

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"It's not worth living with pain."

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"It's not worth living with pain."

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"Hi, I'm Mike Krzyzewski, coach of Duke University's Men's Basketball team. If you could take a journey to move better, live better, why wouldn't you? I did when I had joint replacement surgery.

"I'm here to tell you that you have two opponents. Pain and lack of mobility. Pain can get you down every day. Lack of mobility can lead to decreased speed and loss of endurance. With speed and endurance loss, you don't stay competitive and you spend energy just trying to catch up. But you've got to fight your opponents to stay in the game.

"I know it isn't always easy. There was a part of me that thought of stopping, giving up coaching altogether. I would never have won two Olympic team medals and four NCAA Championships if I hadn't had my surgeries.

"Now, I don't have to overcompensate for injury and pain. I'm more active than before, I have relief from pain and I'm even quicker on my feet. People say I look better now. Do you want your life back the way it should be? You have two choices, a continued downward spiral or take action.

"So don't let the injury win. You don't need to live in pain. That's why I want to encourage you to empower yourself. Get educated, develop a personal treatment plan with your doctor, build a team of support and commit to reclaiming your life. Remember, this is a major event in your life—treat it as such. What you put into it will multiply for you at the end of the journey."
 

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These days, patients with shoulder ailments have many choices. We‘re here to help you weigh your options and create a rehabilitation plan.

exercise and physical therapy

Following a physician-supervised exercise and physical therapy plan after shoulder surgery is the best way for patients to return an active lifestyle.

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fracture fixation

When the main arm bone is broken in three or more places, a doctor may suggest shoulder replacement surgery to restore movement and reduce pain.

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medications and injections

Most shoulder pain can be treated with over the counter pain medication. More severe cases may require prescription pain drugs or corticosteroid injections.

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rotator cuff arthropathy

A massive rotator cuff tear combines with the collapse of the surface of the upper arm bone to cause severe pain and limited shoulder movement.

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shoulder arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical innovation that allows the surgeon to see inside the shoulder and carry out procedures through tiny incisions.

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shoulder replacement

In total shoulder replacement surgery, the ball of the arm bone and socket of the shoulder blade are replaced with specially designed prosthetics.

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shoulder resurfacing

A more conservative alternative to traditional shoulder replacement surgery, resurfacing allows patients to retain more natural bone, replacing only the diseased surface of the joint.

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