Shoulder Replacement in Patients Under 60
Medically reviewed by John Costouros, MD | Reviewed June 2026 When I evaluate patients in their 40s or 50s with […]
How Long Does Shoulder Replacement Surgery Take?
Medically reviewed by John Costouros, MD | Reviewed June 2026 One of the questions I hear from patients who are
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