Posts in the ‘Shoulder’ Category

Shoulder pain? Be sure to attend Dr. Shaffer’s presentation next Saturday the 18th

Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Shaffer will be a featured speaker on the topic of “Shoulder Arthritis and Joint Replacement Surgery” during the Health Summit for Arthritis on Saturday October 18th at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, 501 Hoch Road, Blandon, PA 19510, from 8:00am to 1:30pm.  Dr. Shaffer will be available to answer your shoulder

Yesterday’s Joint Replacement Symposium

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Joint Replacement Symposium featuring AJRC’s Dr. James Shaffer.   We hope you learned a lot about recent surgical advancements in shoulder surgery and how they benefit today’s common shoulder joint issues. If you have further questions about your own shoulder care, Dr. Shaffer is always welcoming new patients.

Still need to sign up? You still have time!

  If you still want to sign up to attend tomorrow’s joint replacement symposium featuring Dr. Shaffer, it’s not too late! We hope you enjoyed the information shared during the entire month of July on shoulder care, treatment and surgical advancements.  Now is your opportunity to learn even more about the latest in shoulder surgery

Attend a FREE seminar featuring Dr. James Shaffer

Thank you for reading and commenting on this week’s series of posts featuring Dr. James Shaffer discussing shoulder treatment and the latest surgical advancements in shoulder care. Now you have an opportunity to learn even more! Dr. Shaffer is one of three featured speakers at Reading Health’s Joint Symposium, taking place next Thursday, August 7th

An in-depth interview with Dr. James Shaffer, Part 4 of 4

  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

An in-depth interview with Dr. James Shaffer – Part 2 of 4

  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

An in-depth interview with Dr. James Shaffer – Part 1 of 4

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

Shoulder Problems in the Elderly

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

Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

The act of throwing a baseball is one of the fastest and most violent maneuvers to which any joint in the body can be subjected. For each pitch, the thrower must generate high levels of energy in the legs and trunk to accelerate the ball to top velocity, requiring the muscles and structures of the

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