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What is Superior Capsule Reconstruction?

A joint-preserving option for irreparable tears — and the factors that determine who it actually suits.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Peptide Deep Dive

What Is BPC-157? A Shoulder Surgeon's Honest Take

Mechanistically compelling, preclinically supported, clinically underinvestigated — an honest assessment.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Oregon Shoulder Institute

Still Painful or Stiff After a Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

For the small group with persistent pain after replacement, arthroscopy can be treatment rather than just diagnosis.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Oregon Shoulder Institute

Patient-Specific Instrumentation and Reverse Shoulder Outcomes

Should patient-specific instrumentation or standard guides be used? Outcomes are similar among experienced surgeons.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Oregon Shoulder Institute

What is a Remplissage for shoulder dislocations?

Remplissage is a powerful treatment for shoulder dislocations. How we use it to reduce the chance of recurrence.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

What Can I Expect After a Shoulder Replacement?

Our patients report pain falling from 6.6 to 1.5 out of 10, and shoulder function rising from 28% to 84% of normal.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What Can I Do to Improve My Success After Rotator Cuff Repair?

Four things within your control that measurably improve the odds after rotator cuff repair.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What are the Treatment Options for Shoulder Arthritis?

From anti-inflammatories through injections to replacement — and why the decision rests on quality of life, not X-rays.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What Are the Long-Term Outcomes of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair?

At ten years, 92% of patients were satisfied and redislocation was comparable to open surgery.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What Are the Complications After Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Across 9,000 procedures the 30-day complication rate was under 1%, and infection just 0.2%.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What are the Benefits of having a Same Day Shoulder Surgery?

Six reasons outpatient shoulder surgery has become the default rather than the exception.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What Are Patches in Rotator Cuff Repair?

Synthetic and biological patches, what each does, and when a large or retracted tear calls for one.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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