As far as elbow surgeries, is that procedure more or less involved/difficult compared to the shoulder?
Elbow problems can be complex and difficult to treat. Also, elbow problems are less common than shoulder problems. Because of this, it is even more important for patient with elbow problems to seek care from a doctor with training and experience. When your patients have shoulder pain, is it due to simple wear and tear because of aging, or it is injury-related? In general, younger people have shoulder problems related to injuries and older people have shoulder problems related to wear and tear. There are exceptions to this rule. Acouple of years ago I treated a 90-year-old man for a shoulder injury he sustained while crossing the Pacific in a sailboat race. I would like to say, in general, the people of Hawaii have healthy shoulders. I believe this is because people here use their shoulders so much for all of our outdoor sports. The more you use your shoulder, the stronger it becomes. Is there anything preventative that people can do to avoid some of the injuries you see? Absolutely. I
