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Back Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

Back Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

by otm | May 29, 2025 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine

If you’re feeling nagging discomfort or sharp pain between your shoulder blades, especially after working at a desk or finishing a workout, you’re not alone. At Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), many of our patients report upper back...
Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears: When to Seek Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears: When to Seek Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment Options

by otm | Dec 4, 2024 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Shoulder Disorders

Are you experiencing shoulder pain or weakness? You may be dealing with a rotator cuff tear. Each year, almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of rotator cuff tears. This common shoulder injury can significantly impact your quality of...
Shoulder Replacement Surgery –  FAQ with Dr. Timothy Pater

Shoulder Replacement Surgery – FAQ with Dr. Timothy Pater

by Carli Taylor-Drake | Jan 21, 2024 | Shoulder Disorders, Specialty

Welcome to our latest blog installment featuring Dr. Timothy Pater, an esteemed specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. With a focus on Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and expertise in Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Dr. Pater brings a wealth of...

Shoulder Replacement Surgery | What to Expect

by otm | Mar 5, 2019 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders

Many people suffer from chronic pain and limited motion in their shoulders as they age. Often this is the result of arthritis in the shoulder, or a break down in cartilage in the joint. If you have pain, limited function, and difficulty sleeping, and injections and...

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