Shoulder Replacement Surgery May Combat Arthritic Pain

Is your painful shoulder slowing you down this holiday season? For those suffering from arthritic pain, everyday tasks that used to be easy can become increasingly difficult and painful. When non-operative treatments such as medications and physical therapy fail, orthopaedic specialists at Penn’s Shoulder and Elbow Service may suggest that patients consider shoulder replacement surgery.

Shoulder replacement surgery is the third most common joint replacement surgery. As with hip and knee replacement, patients who undergo shoulder replacement may experience a significant reduction in pain and restoration of function. For those considering shoulder replacement surgery, the shoulder subspecialist customizes a treatment plan to help achieve the patients’ lifestyle goals.

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Don’t Miss a Beat: Announcing the Penn Heart and Vascular Update Blog

The Penn Heart and Vascular Update blog provides up-to-date information on the collaborative efforts of Penn cardiovascular specialists to advance patient care, education and research. The blog covers a variety of topics including upcoming educational events in the community, new clinical trials and breakthrough research, along with information on new physicians to the Penn Medicine cardiovascular team.

The Heart and Vascular Update blog offers a new way to interact with the Penn Medicine community. The Penn cardiovascular team welcomes new subscribers and encourages readers to provide suggestions for topics and comments in order to keep the conversation lively, interactive and relevant.

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