Stephanie Muh MD - MI Shoulder PLC

04/06/2026

Comparative Review of Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear.

Rotator cuff tears are a prevalent cause of shoulder dysfunction, particularly in aging populations, with conservative treatments often proving ineffective for massive or irreparable tears. When non-surgical options fail, superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)....

03/30/2026

Osteoporosis often goes undetected and untreated: How doctors are changing that.

Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, but it is a common condition among older adults because people start losing their bone density around the age of 50 and older. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are an estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and more than 80% ar...

03/23/2026

Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group.

"We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale," Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surger...

03/16/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

02/16/2026

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...

02/09/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.

02/02/2026

8 Causes of Collarbone Pain.

Collarbone fractures are very common, accounting for 5% to 10% of all bone breaks. This type of injury often results from a fall in which you land on your arm or shoulder. It can also happen if you get into an accident, like a car crash.

01/22/2026

Innovation is driving humeral stems to become shorter in shoulder arthroplasty, but what does that mean for outcomes and complications? Dive into this latest article to see what the results show.

There has been a trend toward the use of shorter humeral components with the goal of preserving bone, decreasing operative time, and a theoretical dec…

01/01/2026

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12/23/2025

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12/18/2025

Is Sleeping on Your Side Causing Shoulder Pain?

Side sleeping comes with many benefits. It keeps your airways open, which minimizes snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. The potential drawback? You might experience shoulder pain from sleeping on your side because you’re putting weight on one shoulder for several hours.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!