Frisella Shoulder Surgery

Dr. Frisella's early Christmas present...the first dose of his Corona vaccination!

Some patients are reluctant to try physical therapy. It can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes painful. But physical therapy has significant value, and can cure certain shoulder conditions. http://blog.doctorfrisella.com//does-physical-therapy-work

Frozen shoulder is a problem that will eventually get better on its own. The bad news: that can take more than a year. Some patients choose surgery. This shoulder procedure is used to break up scar tissue associated with frozen shoulder. Learn more at Dr. Frisella's blog about "Should I Choose Surgery for Frozen Shoulder?" http://blog.doctorfrisella.com//should-i-have-surgery-for-

Did you know? The body's skeleton forms and grows to its adult size in a process called modeling. It then completely regenerates or remodels itself about every 10 years! Remodeling removes old bone and replaces it with new, fresh bone tissue. This keeps the bone and its cells healthy and strong. As we age, this process can shift out of balance, resulting in weaker bones and more injuries. Staying active and healthy eating can help.

Did you know? According to the AAOS, each year approximately 7.5 million people see a doctor for a shoulder problem; more than 4.1 million of these visits are for rotator cuff problems. The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff problem: -Pain at rest and at night, particularly if lying on the affected shoulder -Pain when lifting and lowering your arm or with specific movements -Weakness when lifting or rotating your arm... -Crepitus or crackling sensation when moving your shoulder in certain positions See more

Dr Frisella gives an overview of the stemless total shoulder implant, a newer option for shoulder replacement. https://youtu.be/bR-tw0CiYyA

With the falling leaves, many homeowners have "clean out gutters" on the to-do list...but BE CAREFUL! According the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year 500,000 people in the US are treated for ladder-related injuries, so take a minute and review some simple ladder safety tips.