Shoulder pain is incredibly common, with nearly one-third of Americans reporting upper limb pain in the past 3 months, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. While most cases are mild, short-lived, and often improve with at-home care or appropriate conservative treatment, there are also times when shoulder discomfort can signal a more serious…
Dr. Kevin Kruse has been included in DoctorsDoctor — Shoulder 2025, a peer-selected indexof shoulder surgeons across the United States. DoctorsDoctor is a physician-governed project that publishes transparent methodology and does not sell listings or placement. DoctorsDoctor is launching specialty-by-specialty, beginning with Orthopedics (Shoulder), with additional specialties to follow View the official Shoulder 2026 list…
You finish a workout, feel a little soreness in your shoulder, and think – okay, that’s probably normal. But a day or two later, it still hurts, and you’re suddenly left wondering: Is this normal tenderness…or did I actually hurt something? The truth is that standard soreness and a shoulder injury can sometimes feel similar…
You take a breath, and there it is again – that nagging pain in your shoulder that seems to flare when you inhale or exhale deeply. While it’s natural to feel a sense of concern, it’s also important to know that shoulder pain with deep breathing is a relatively common symptom that can stem from…
One of the most common questions we hear from patients considering a reverse shoulder replacement in Dallas with us is: Will I have permanent restrictions? The short answer is: Yes, some permanent restrictions are to be expected following reverse total shoulder replacement surgery. However, they’re often much more manageable than patients expect. Dr. Kruse and…
DALLAS, TX: Dr. Kevin Kruse and his staff have received several new 5-star reviews for his services at his practices in Dallas, Texas and Plano, Texas; these reviews were posted on Google. The reviews highlight the care, compassion, and skills of team members at the practices and of Dr. Kruse himself. One reviewer at the…
Kevin Kruse, M.D. Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Shoulder Doctor Learn More About Dr. Kruse Dallas & Plano, TX – In a significant recognition of clinical excellence and patient outcomes, Dr. Kevin Kruse has been named to the prestigious Newsweek list of “America’s Leading Doctors 2025” for Shoulder Surgery. This distinction places Dr. Kruse among an elite…
Recovering from shoulder surgery can feel like a marathon, not a sprint. But what if you could optimize every step of the journey and speed up the healing process—without cutting corners or compromising results? At my practice, I’ve helped thousands of patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to their lives faster than they imagined…
It can vary from 1 to 2 days to 20 years or 30 years. It’s highly variable. But you do see cases where people have pinched nerves that have been bothering them for 15, 20, or 30 years—a couple of days and everything in between. The first step is if you think you have a…
In terms of the implant, contemporary implants last around 15 to 20 years. I believe 20-plus years is totally doable for the current implants, but we won’t know for 20 years. If you read some of the older data, surgeons will say 10 to 15 years, but that’s older implants, older types of surgeries, stuff that’s…
