Dr. James Shaffer was recently interviewed on WEEU’s “Health Talk” program. Here is the final excerpt from the interview, full of helpful information relating to shoulder treatment and surgery. Question: What are the latest surgical advancements in shoulder surgery? Dr. Shaffer: In the past, the perception has been that shoulder replacements have been less
Dr. James Shaffer was recently interviewed on WEEU’s “Health Talk” program. Here is the third of four excerpts from the interview, full of helpful information relating to shoulder treatment and surgery. Question: What if you have a patient who maybe has a rotator cuff tear and things aren’t getting better. How do you proceed
Dr. James Shaffer was recently interviewed on WEEU’s “Health Talk” program. Here is the second of four excerpts from the interview, full of helpful information relating to shoulder treatment and surgery. Question: What is the #1 shoulder issue you see in your office? Dr. Shaffer: Rotator cuff disease is the most common issue
Dr. James Shaffer was recently interviewed on WEEU’s “Health Talk” program. Here is the first of four excerpts from the interview, full of helpful information relating to shoulder treatment and surgery. Question: What are the main structures of the shoulder? Dr. Shaffer: The shoulder is made up of three bones. The upper arm bone known
We ask a lot of our shoulders. Indeed, we rely on them both for performing everyday tasks as well as sports activities requiring lateral and overhead reach. When you think of it, that’s a lot for your shoulder to bear! As the most mobile joint in the body with the ability to perform the greatest
Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Terefenko for recently passing his “MOC” exam to maintain Board certification by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery! Dr. Terefenko wishes to thank his patients, staff, friends and family for their support during this process. Dr. Terefenko prepared for this exam for months and is pleased
When you see the term “Board certification”, it indicates a physician has received the highest level of certification, the “gold standard”, for medical specialization in the United States. Seeking the certification is a voluntary process and is one way physicians demonstrate their commitment to the highest level of quality care. That said, certification is distinctly different from being
Here in Berks County, we are very fortunate to have board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Shaffer, who offers patients several years of experience in both non-surgical and surgical treatment of shoulder issues. A native Pennsylvanian, Dr. Shaffer stresses the fact that to get great shoulder care, patients do not need to travel outside of
It’s a joint we rely on constantly. Yes, it helps us complete mundane household chores but can also help us reach, quite literally, our highest potential. Join AJRC in July as we explore the wonderful and complex joint that is the shoulder. Hear from Dr. James Shaffer, board certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, as he shares
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