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When Can I Drive After Shoulder Surgery?

Studies now show it is safe to drive two weeks after shoulder surgery, even in a sling — with caveats.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What to do with your shoulder pain during COVID-19

Most shoulder pain is not urgent. Here is what is, and what to try in the meantime.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Satisfaction After Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

Satisfaction runs around 90% at four years — and we studied which factors predict the other 10%.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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What is the Best Treatment of a Type III AC Separation?

42% of type III separations had additional shoulder injuries requiring treatment — which changes the surgical approach.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

What is the Best Rehab After Shoulder Replacement?

My randomized trial found delayed motion produced higher healing rates — and healing predicted better function at one year.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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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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