Blog - Dr. Kevin Kruse

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  • Staying Active After 50 With Shoulder Arthritis

    We all know that staying active has physical, mental, and emotional benefits.  But if you suffer from shoulder arthritis, staying active may be a challenge.   Arthritis is inflammation in the joint.  It causes pain and stiffness and affects shoulder mobility.  However, staying active with proper exercise can help reduce arthritis symptoms.   Some excellent exercises include:  Walking Swimming Water…

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  • How Colder Weather Affects Your Shoulder Pain

    Did you know that January is the coldest month for the Dallas area? Many people say that cold weather brings out the worst of their shoulder pain. What is behind this mysterious relationship between the weather and joint pain? There are several reasons that the cold weather can aggravate your shoulder pain. Cold Weather and Barometric Pressure It is very…

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  • New Year, New Shoulder

    It’s a new year. A time for resolutions and goals. A time for cleaning out and making space for plans ahead. With the new year, it could be the right time to address your nagging shoulder pain and live a better life. Chronic shoulder pain could be the result of arthritis, which is a condition that causes the breakdown of…

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  • Advantages of Using Computer-Assisted Technology & Artificial Intelligence in Shoulder Surgery

    Advances in computer-assisted technology are changing surgery as we know it. This summer Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, introduced the Tornier shoulder arthroplasty portfolio and launched its first new Tornier product, the Perform™ Humeral Stem. From the simplest to the most complex shoulder arthroscopy cases, these advances in technology and artificial intelligence provide surgeons and patients…

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  • Modern Advances & Benefits of Rotator Cuff Repair

    One of the most common shoulder injuries today is a rotator cuff tear. A torn rotator cuff causes a significant amount of pain and can negatively affect your daily activities and lifestyle. The incredible mobility and range of motion of the shoulder joint, can make it vulnerable to tears. Recent advances in the treatment options allow for arthroscopic repair of a torn…

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  • Virtual PT After Shoulder Replacement

    After total shoulder replacement or shoulder arthroscopy surgery, you can benefit from working with a physical therapist using an in-home patient monitoring system. You don't have to leave the comfort of your home to work with a certified ATC/PTA, thanks to virtual physical therapy and PT Genie. PT Genie is a patented, interactive, and avatar-based reality PT training platform. Through…

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