Seaside Surgery Center Blog
Sharing news of note and informative articles on joint conditions
Shoulders
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Seaside orthopedic surgeon makes arthroscopic surgical history
NAPLES, Fla. (September 7, 2022) — Seaside physician-partner and orthopedic surgeon Brian Wallace, D.O., recently performed outpatient shoulder surgery at Seaside Surgery Center utilizing yet-to-be-released instrumentation from Arthrex, Inc. While the NanoScope™operative arthroscopy imaging system has been used previously in shoulder surgery, Dr. Wallace was the first surgeon to employ the 2.8 mm Nano Oval… Read More
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Dislocated shoulder
Dislocated shoulder injuries occur because of the very nature of the shoulder joint. It is the body’s most mobile joint, turning in many directions. That also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. Your shoulder may be partially dislocated, wherein the head of the upper arm bone is partially out of the socket, or it… Read More
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Rotator cuff tears
Rotator cuff tears can make the simplest of movements, like reaching for something on a shelf, excruciatingly painful. The shoulder is a complex joint with great range of motion. However, it is not a stable joint, which makes it vulnerable to problems. Because rotator cuff tendons are key to the healthy functioning of the shoulder… Read More
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Partial shoulder replacement
Partial shoulder replacement may be an option if you are experiencing shoulder pain. If only one portion of your shoulder joint has cartilage damage, replacing only that portion may relieve your pain and restore your shoulder’s functionality. To understand partial shoulder replacement, let’s look at how the shoulder works. The shoulder joint is a ball and… Read More
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Total shoulder joint replacement
Outpatient total shoulder joint replacement can relieve your shoulder joint pain. To understand why, let’s look at how your shoulder works. Your upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) make up your shoulder. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball, or head, of your upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket… Read More
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Seaside surgeon invents shoulder joint replacement implant
NAPLES, Fla. (September 7, 2016) – Seaside surgeon and partner Steven S. Goldberg, M.D. has invented an orthopedic implant described as a “breakthrough” for shoulder replacement surgery. Used with a new surgical approach that results in less stretching of muscles and ligaments, the Catalyst CSR Shoulder System minimizes the amount of bone removal required during a… Read More