Do you feel like your shoulder is slipping, shifting, or might “come out of place” during everyday movements or sports? These sensations often indicate some degree of shoulder instability, where the top of the upper arm bone (humeral head) isn’t fully secure within the socket (glenoid). Dr. Kevin Kruse, a high-volume Dallas shoulder surgeon, regularly…
You lift your arm out to the side, perhaps to grab something off a shelf or put your hand through the sleeve of your jacket, and feel a sharp, pinching pain in your shoulder. At first, it’s easy to brush off, but after the same type of movement triggers discomfort a few more times, you…
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…
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…
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…
A pinched nerve in the shoulder is when neck nerves are compressed or irritated, either in the neck or shoulder area, leading to varying degrees of pain and disability. Having knowledge of what causes, symptoms of, and treatment of this problem is important in getting relief or avoiding future issues. This guide breaks down everything…
