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Oregon Shoulder Institute

Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes: Dr. Patrick Denard's Published Results

Satisfaction, tendon healing and reoperation rates from Dr. Denard's published rotator cuff studies, with PubMed links.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery, Week by Week

Sling for 4 to 6 weeks, strength work at 12 weeks, gym at 4 months. The full recovery timeline after rotator cuff repair.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear: What Are My Options?

Told your tear is irreparable? Who qualifies for superior capsular reconstruction, and how it compares with the other options.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Failed Rotator Cuff Repair: What Are My Revision Options?

A repair that tears again does not always need more surgery. When revision helps, and what the other options are.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Do I Need Surgery for a Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear?

Not every full-thickness tear needs an operation. Dr. Denard explains who should have a repair, who should try therapy first, and why timing matters.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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How to Sleep With Shoulder Pain: A Surgeon's Ladder

Why shoulder pain is worse at night and what helps, from free fixes to injections and surgery.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Rotator Cuff Tear Without Surgery: My 6-Week Program

A shoulder surgeon's 6-week home program for a degenerative rotator cuff tear: who it suits, the 4 phases, each exercise, and the week-six decision.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Should I Get a Second Opinion Before Shoulder Surgery?

When a second opinion is worth it, what Medicare covers, and how Southern Oregon and NorCal patients can get one from home.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Is a Cortisone Shot in the Shoulder Worth It?

A cortisone shot can calm bursitis, frozen shoulder or arthritis pain, but it won't fix a tear. When it's worth it and how many is too many.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Can a Torn Labrum in the Shoulder Heal on Its Own?

A torn labrum rarely reattaches by itself, but many patients recover without surgery. When rehab works and when a repair makes sense.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Massive Rotator Cuff Tear With Muscle Damage: Repair or Replace?

Comparing arthroscopic repair and reverse replacement for massive tears with severe muscle degeneration.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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OSI Adds Magnesium to Its Pre- and Post-Surgery Protocol

Magnesium was found to reduce narcotic use after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Here is our new recommendation.

Oregon Shoulder Institute

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