Shoulder Clinic of Idaho

01/06/2026

What causes a distal biceps tendon rupture?

This tendon helps bend and rotate the elbow. Ruptures usually occur from a sudden flexion injury while lifting a heavy load, especially if the weight shifts unexpectedly.

Symptoms include pain, weakness, and cramping during activities like turning a key or using a screwdriver. Middle-aged men are most commonly affected.

Distal Biceps Tendon Tear Specialists Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve heavy lifting? If so, you may be at risk of tearing your distal biceps tendon. A distal bicep tear can occur from a blunt force trauma or excessive loading on the joint. The distal biceps tendon tear spe...

01/02/2026

At The Shoulder Clinic of Idaho, we’re all about exceptional shoulder and elbow care! Whether you’re in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, or anywhere in the Treasure Valley, our team is here to support your journey to better health.

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01/01/2026

To our amazing patients across Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the Treasure Valley: thank you for making our year meaningful.

As we welcome 2026, we wish you continued health, comfort, and confidence in every move you make. Your trust inspires us every day.

12/30/2025

Experiencing pain or stiffness after a total shoulder replacement? Revision surgery may be needed. Orthopedic specialists evaluate:
1️⃣ Infection in the joint
2️⃣ Joint instability
3️⃣ Prosthesis wear
4️⃣ Loosening of the replacement
5️⃣ Rotator cuff damage

These factors help guide whether a revision total shoulder replacement is the right solution to restore pain-free motion.

Revision Shoulder Replacement Surgeons Have you sustained a failed shoulder replacement? If so, you may be a candidate for a revision shoulder replacement. The revision shoulder replacement surgeons at Shoulder Clinic of Idaho provide diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for...

12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’re celebrating you.
Not just the healing, but the grit, the small victories, the days you showed up even when your shoulder didn’t feel like it.

From the Shoulder Clinic of Idaho, thank you for letting us be part of your comeback story.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and the strength you’ve earned. 🎄💪

12/23/2025

How is arthroscopic labral repair for shoulder instability performed?

When the shoulder dislocates or “slips” out of place, the labrum is often torn—causing pain, weakness, and repeated instability.

During arthroscopic repair, our surgeons use a small camera to view the torn labrum, clean the damaged tissue, and reattach the labrum to the socket using tiny suture anchors. These anchors hold the labrum in place so it can heal securely to the bone, restoring stability and preventing future dislocations.

This minimally invasive approach helps patients return to strength with less pain and faster recovery.

Arthroscopic Labral Repair Surgeons Have you sustained a labral tear, or are experiencing shoulder instability? The arthroscopic labral repair surgeons at Shoulder Clinic of Idaho provide diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in the Boise area who are suffering f...

12/18/2025

A shoulder can become so unstable after repeated dislocations that repairing just the soft tissue isn’t enough.

If the capsulolabral tissue is torn and the glenoid bone has been worn away, surgeons must rebuild both to keep the shoulder from slipping out again.

This combined reconstruction is especially helpful for:
• Collision & contact athletes
• People with loose or hypermobile shoulders
• Patients whose previous instability surgeries didn’t hold
• Anyone with glenoid bone loss from repeated dislocations

Restoring both structures gives the shoulder the stability it’s been missing.

Capsulolabral and Glenoid Reconstruction Surgeons Are you experiencing shoulder instability? Shoulder instability can be caused by a shoulder dislocation. The capsulolabral and glenoid reconstruction surgeons at Shoulder Clinic of Idaho provide diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment o...

12/16/2025

If pro athletes can negotiate contracts, why not college athletes? Some athletic directors think it’s time for a collective bargaining agreement. What do you think? 🏈🏀

12/10/2025

Are you experiencing shoulder stiffness, pain, or difficulty moving your arm? You may be dealing with a frozen shoulder. This condition often causes:
· Achy pain that intensifies at the extremes of motion
· Inability to reach behind your back or touch your shoulder blade
· Reduced motion and shoulder weakness

Frozen Shoulder Specialists Are you experiencing a stiff shoulder? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder typically affects patients between the ages of 40 and 60 years, and females are much more likely to develop this condition than males. The frozen....