Chad Myeroff MD

01/05/2026

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. Pain in this area often indicates injured, inflamed, or worn-down tendons in the rotator cuff.

01/02/2026

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingeme...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/29/2025

Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Is There a Link?

Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining joint health and flexibility. A 2024 review suggests that reduced estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and changes in the connective tissues, which could make you more susceptible to conditions like frozen shoulder.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/22/2025

Increased head, shoulder injuries in ice hockey may signal need for safer equipment.

“There is the consideration of how kids get their equipment, the quality of their equipment and the fit of their equipment. In a sport like hockey where there is high velocity and high impact, making sure that you have well-fitting helmets and pads is important,” Sheena C. Ranade, MD, associate ...

12/15/2025

Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after failed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to primary cases: a case control study.

Although reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a popular treatment, its efficacy in patients with failed rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical results of RSA for following failed ARCR. We hypothesized that RSA after failed ARCR would lead to im...

12/08/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

09/29/2025

Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture.

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals. Every fracture is different. So it...

09/22/2025

Criteria-based return-to-play testing after arthroscopic Bankart repair may not be enough.

Criteria-based return-to-play testing for patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair may not address baseline differences between patients, according to data presented here.

09/11/2025

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