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From Shoulder Sling to Golf Swing: Benefits of Rotator Cuff Surgery

The vast majority of people return to golf after rotator cuff surgery. Here are the recovery milestones.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Finding the Best Doctor for Rotator Cuff Repair

Steve Davison travelled 1,931 miles for his rotator cuff repair. This is how he chose his surgeon.

Oregon Shoulder Institute

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Fear of Getting Surgery During The Pandemic? What You Should Know That May Relieve Your Concerns.

The safety protocols that make elective shoulder surgery low-risk, and why a surgery center may be safer than a hospital.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Exercise and Shoulder Strength Recommendations for Middle Age and Older Adults

What the ACSM and AHA actually recommend for older adults, and how to build shoulder strength safely.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Every Shoulder Dislocation Does More Damage Than the Last

After just two dislocations, 86% of patients already have bone damage requiring more than a simple repair.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Dr. Patrick J. Denard Included in DoctorsDoctor’s Shoulder 2025 List

Dr. Denard has been included in DoctorsDoctor — Shoulder 2025, a peer-selected index of shoulder surgeons.

Oregon Shoulder Institute

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Double-row or Single-row Rotator Cuff Repair: Which is Best?

Functional outcomes look similar, but healing rates do not — and healing is what determines the long term.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Do's and Don'ts for Frozen Shoulder Patients

Frozen shoulder passes through three stages. Here is what helps at each, and what to avoid.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Does Vitamin D Help Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Low vitamin D is associated with a higher risk of rotator cuff tears, and levels matter for healing after surgery.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Does the Location of a Rotator Cuff Tear Affect Treatment?

Where the tear sits in the tendon changes how it behaves under load — and how urgently it should be treated.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Does Surgeon Experience Affect Outcomes of Shoulder Surgery?

Studies across specialties show patient outcomes improve in the hands of a sub-specialist. Here is why that is.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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Does Atrophy Improve After Rotator Cuff Repair?

Atrophy was long taught to be irreversible. Recent evidence shows it can improve — especially when the repair heals.

Patrick J. Denard, MD

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