How 3D Imaging Helps in Shoulder Surgery
Each of us is born a unique individual. Today, 3D imaging is making shoulder surgery unique to every person.
Each of us is born a unique individual. Today, 3D imaging is making shoulder surgery unique to every person.
Over the past decade, the number of reverse shoulder replacements have nearly tripled in the United States. Reverse shoulder replacements can provide relief from pain and a better quality of life for patients suffering from shoulder pain.
An estimated two to four million people in the United States every year have some form of rotator cuff condition.1 According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 600,000 of them will have surgery for some form of repair.
The rotator cuff is a group of 4 tendons and muscles that maintains stability in the shoulder joint.
The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion, but is frequently affected by either acute traumatic injuries or chronic overuse injuries.
Dr. Anup Shah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeon specializing in Knee and Shoulder Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona at Banner Health. Dr. Shah uses a patient-centric and an evidence-based approach to help his patients achieve their desired goals.