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An initial trial of non-surgical treatment is warranted before consideration of surgical treatment with shoulder replacement surgery. We will discuss non-surgical treatment options and when it may be time to consider shoulder replacement surgery.

A new shoulder textbook has been released focused on all of the latest advances in shoulder replacement surgery.

Dr. Morris has published numerous scientific articles including numerous shoulder articles.

Reverse shoulder replacement experts are constantly working on to improve the durability of reverse total shoulder replacements. Results have show excellent implant survivorship following reverse shoulder replacement with 10-year minimum follow-up.

Shoulder Q&A with Dr. Brent J. Morris, MD a shoulder and elbow specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. Fortunately, not all rotator cuff tears need surgery and there are many other variables that impact decision-making rather the shoulder MRI "report" alone.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Morris and his family have relocated back home to Kentucky. Dr. Morris will officially start practicing at Baptist Health Lexington – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine on May 1, 2020.

The volume of shoulder arthroplasties performed each year increases, and along with the increase in primary cases, there will continue to be a tremendous increase in the number of patients requiring revision shoulder arthroplasty.

Numerous studies have identified differences in patient-reported outcome scores and complication rates based on various measures of socioeconomic status (SES); however, there is limited information regarding the role of SES in shoulder arthroplasty.

Patients can develop shoulder arthritis in both shoulders.  Fortunately, severe arthritis in both shoulders is not that common.  Bilateral shoulder replacement surgery can be an option when non-surgical treatment doesn't work.

What are your options if you have already had a shoulder replacement and you are having trouble with it? Are you having pain after a total shoulder replacement? Shoulder Q&A with Dr. Brent J. Morris, MD a revision shoulder replacement specialist

Bone grafting is a reliable treatment for posterior shoulder instability with bone loss and is associated with a low incidence of recurrent instability.

Our shoulder team recently published new information on patient satisfaction after total shoulder replacement in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Clavicle fractures, also known as "collar bone" fracture, are fairly common and can account for up to 5% of all fractured bones in adults. Many clavicle fractures heal without surgery, but some clavicle fracture types may lead to surgery.

Our shoulder team recently published new information on total shoulder arthroplasty glenoid components after a prospective randomized study.

Workplace injuries are fairly and upper extremity injuries account for the majority of workers’ compensation claims. Dr. Morris and his team published on results of reverse shoulder replacement in patients with workers' compensation claims.

An AC joint separation is one of the most common shoulder injuries. It is often referred to as a “shoulder separation.” The injury is a particularly common football and hockey injury and occurs as a result of a direct blow to the top of the shoulder.

Our shoulder team recognizes the serious challenge that postoperative infections pose and have researched ways to better identify and prevent infection after shoulder replacement surgery. Our results were published in JSES and presented in Milan, Italy.

Patients with rotator cuff tears often present to our orthopedic shoulder and elbow clinic because they have significant shoulder pain at night and trouble sleeping.

Reverse total shoulder replacement for fracture can be a great treatment option for complex proximal humerus fractures in patients when nonoperative treatment and open reduction internal fixation is not possible.

Patients with shoulder arthritis often present to our shoulder clinic because they have significant shoulder pain at night and trouble sleeping.

Many patients present to our center with shoulder pain and are worried that they may have suffered a rotator cuff tear.