Benefits of Outpatient Shoulder Surgery
Why same-day discharge has become the norm, and who it suits.
Resources
Patient education videos
Short explanations from Dr. Denard on the questions patients ask most - from choosing a surgeon to what rehabilitation really involves.
Video library
Watch and learn
How Long Can I Wait to Have My Rotator Cuff Repaired?
What changes in the tendon and muscle while you wait, and when waiting stops being safe.
Does Surgeon Experience Affect Outcomes of Shoulder Surgery?
What the volume-outcome literature actually shows.
3 Common Shoulder Injuries From Playing Football
Dislocations, AC separations and labral tears in contact sport.
Meet Dr. Patrick J. Denard
An introduction to the practice and how we approach shoulder care.
What is the Best Rehab After Shoulder Replacement?
How the rehabilitation protocol differs from rotator cuff repair.
Who is a Candidate for Shoulder Replacement?
The factors that decide between anatomic and reverse replacement.
Outpatient Shoulder Replacement FAQs
The questions patients ask most before same-day arthroplasty.
The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon
How to assess whether a surgeon is the right fit for your problem.
Benefits of Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff Repair
Why the minimally invasive approach matters for recovery.
Scheduling Virtual Appointments
How telehealth consultations work and what to have ready.
Preparing for Shoulder Surgery
What to do in the weeks before your procedure.
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