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The shoulder is the most mobile and most complex joint in the human body, which also makes it vulnerable to injury and arthritis. Each year, nearly 60,000 Americans undergo shoulder replacement surgery, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).

In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, host Debra Schindler sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ryan Hoffman, a shoulder and elbow specialist at MedStar Health, to explore:

·       What shoulder arthroplasty is and when it’s needed

·       The difference between total vs. reverse shoulder replacements

·       How advances like robotic planning, 3D templating, and stemless implants are changing outcomes

·       What recovery looks like and how patients regain mobility

·       What to ask when choosing a shoulder surgeon

If you’ve ever wondered about shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears, or when it’s time to consider replacement surgery, this conversation breaks it all down.

Watch and learn how modern shoulder surgery is helping patients get back to the life they love.

For an appointment with Dr. Hoffman call 410-554-2272. If you would like to share feedback on this podcast or suggest a topic for another episode of MedStar Health Doc talk, send an email: debra.schindler@medstar.net.

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