What Is Shoulder Revision Surgery and When Is It Needed?
Medically reviewed by John Costouros, MD | Reviewed May 2026 Patients who come to see me after a prior shoulder […]
Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: What Are Your Options?
Medically reviewed by John Costouros, MD | Reviewed May 2026 Of all the conversations I have with shoulder patients, those
What Is Rotator Cuff Arthropathy?
Medically reviewed by John Costouros, MD | Reviewed May 2026 Rotator cuff arthropathy is a process that unfolds over many
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week
One of the most common questions I hear from patients after we’ve decided to move forward with rotator cuff surgery
SLAP Tears of the Shoulder
As a shoulder specialist, I’ve seen how a shoulder injury can quietly erode the activities patients care about most, such
Pain Free After a Debilitating Decade
Innovative Balloon Implant Brings Torn Rotator Cuff Relief Eugenia (Gina) Orozco, a Washington Health environmental services aide for nearly 30
New Hope for People With Torn Rotator Cuffs
Expert Shoulder Surgeon Offers Innovative Fix Dr. John Costouros, a renowned orthopedic surgeon at Washington Health’s Institute for Joint Restoration
Shoulder Arthritis in Younger Patients: Causes and Options
When most people hear the word “arthritis,” they picture an older adult. However, shoulder arthritis in younger patients is more
Understanding Glenoid Fractures
Your shoulder moves in more directions than almost any other joint, letting you reach overhead, throw a ball, or swing
What Happens to Rotator Cuff Muscles After Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
If you’re preparing for reverse shoulder replacement, or you’ve recently had one, you’ve likely heard a lot about the deltoid