Young Patients with Shoulder Arthritis
Young patients with shoulder arthritis often delay shoulder replacement as there is concern over the longevity of the replacement and difficulty with revision of the shoulder years later. There are …
Shoulder with Arthritis – When is Surgery Needed?
Degenerative arthritis of the shoulder affects roughly 4% of the population. The shoulder with arthritis is often present for many years before it becomes symptomatic. As the arthritis progresses it …
Why I Love Performing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Why I love performing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty is because it’s what I became interested in during my early orthopedic life. As a resident, I was fortunate to have worked with …
Shoulder Dislocations
When shoulder dislocations occur the ligaments that keep the shoulder in place tear. They typically tear off the glenoid (socket) side of the joint along with the labrum. Less commonly …
3-D High-Resolution Cat Scan For Planning Total Shoulder Replacement – Why it’s Necessary
Dr. Jones began studying total shoulder replacement as a resident at Duke. Fascinated by the process, he now utilizes a technology called Exactech GPS in his shoulder arthroplasties. GPS stands …
Stay Strong & Healthy! Tips to Prevent Injury this Ski Season
‘Tis the season for fresh powder and days of winter fun spent in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. You have been waiting all year long to strap on your skis and …
Your Healthy Family: Inside guided total shoulder replacement surgery
KOAA News5 goes into the operating room with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Jones, with Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group for a total shoulder replacement surgery. Read original article here by Ira Cronin, August 21, …
TSA with CT Guidance
Total shoulder arthroplasty is a great procedure for patients with arthritis. But it can be technically challenging secondary to bone loss, deformity and difficult exposure. Watch my video to learn …
Rotator Cuff Tear
Have you been told that you have a rotator cuff tear that cannot be repaired? Historically there are really no options for the younger patient. Superior Capsule reconstruction was introduced …
Total Shoulder Replacement – The subscapularis is vital!!
Total shoulder arthroplasty is a fantastic procedure for a patient with shoulder arthritis who has failed conservative therapies. The subscapularis (rotator cuff tendon that has to be taken down to …
