Jeff Sodl MD

12/02/2025

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial imping...

11/27/2025

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11/25/2025

Cracking the code: Shared genes connect osteoporosis and rotator cuff tears.

Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability, affecting nearly one in three people over the age of 60. They often lead to long-lasting pain, loss of arm strength, and difficulty with daily tasks. Despite their prevalence, the underlying risk factors....

11/18/2025

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.

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

5 exercises for shoulder health as an older adult.

The shoulder plays a key role in movements necessary for everyday activities. Older adults can protect their shoulders by performing exercises that focus on strength and mobility.

11/04/2025

What Is Swimmer's Shoulder?

Swimmer's shoulder is a common orthopedic injury in people who swim. It is caused by abnormal rubbing and pinching of the structures in your shoulder. This injury is experienced by about 40% to 90% of swimmers at one time or another.

10/28/2025

Deltoid Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention.

Deltoid pain is usually due to an injury, like a strain, to the muscle or surrounding structures, including the nerves, bones, and tendons.

10/21/2025

Consider fixation for periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures.

The number of periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures is on the rise related to the increasing performance of shoulder arthroplasty (especially reverse shoulder arthroplasty) in an aging population with more medical comorbidities.

10/14/2025

Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Is There a Link?

Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining joint health and flexibility. A 2024 review suggests that reduced estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and changes in the connective tissues, which could make you more susceptible to conditions like frozen shoulder.

09/30/2025

Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after failed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to primary cases: a case control study.

Although reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a popular treatment, its efficacy in patients with failed rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical results of RSA for following failed ARCR. We hypothesized that RSA after failed ARCR would lead to...

09/23/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and li...