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Shoulder pain can severely impact your daily life—affecting everything from reaching overhead to sleeping comfortably. When it becomes persistent or limiting, surgery may be recommended. But not all shoulder surgeries are the same. Two of the most common procedures are shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder replacement, and although both can relieve pain and restore function, they are suited to very different situations. Understanding when a shoulder arthroscopy is the better option than a full replacement can help you feel more confident about your treatment path. In many cases, arthroscopy offers excellent outcomes with far less trauma, faster recovery, and reduced long-term risks. This article breaks down the key indications, what arthroscopy can actually fix, and what results you can realistically expect.

A clear and practical guide to hip dysplasia in adults, exploring long-term arthritis risk, imaging, surgical options, and why timing plays a crucial role in protecting hip health.

Learn how gluteal tendinopathy becomes a common but overlooked cause of hip pain in women. Discover symptoms, common misdiagnoses, treatment options, referral indicators, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Knee replacement can still be highly effective for adults over 75. This guide explores the benefits, risks, recovery expectations, and how age influences surgical outcomes — plus FAQs to help older patients make informed decisions.

Learn how to distinguish shoulder impingement from a rotator cuff tear. This guide covers symptoms, clinical tests, imaging options, and treatment pathways—plus a helpful FAQ section.

Younger adults are reporting hip pain earlier than ever before. Learn how conditions like FAI, labral tears, poor biomechanics, and early arthritis contribute to this growing issue—and discover how early assessment can protect long-term hip health.