Posts Tagged: Age

Shoulder Dislocation Research Discovers Age as Biggest Threat

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Aging Athletes, Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Pain, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Competitive sports and accidents may result in shoulder dislocation injuries for some individuals. This type of injury is treated through rehabilitation, immobility, and sometimes surgery. Shoulder dislocations can be debilitating, uncomfortable and painful. Dr. Grossfeld has some of the latest research on shoulder dislocations to help you better understand this injury and further complications. The researchers evaluated… Read more »

Returning to Sports at the Age of 70

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Aging Athletes, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Can you return back to sporting activities if you have a rotator cuff repair when you are older than age 70? This specific question was answered through an article published at the Stedman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. The research study specifically looked at patients who are recreational athletes over age 70, that underwent rotator cuff… Read more »