Patrick Denard, a shoulder specialist, shares three facts: the shoulder is the most mobile joint and prone to dislocation, shoulder replacements are growing faster than hip or knee replacements in the U.S., and baseball pitchers exert about 100 pounds of force per throw.
As a shoulder specialist, I think the shoulder is the most amazing joint in the body. Now here are 3 facts you may not know about the shoulder. Number 1, the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It allows you to move in space and control where your hand goes. It's more mobile than any joint. That's also why it's also a little bit susceptible to dislocation or instability. Number 2, shoulder replacements are actually growing faster than hip or knee replacements in the United States. Some people may not have heard of a shoulder replacement, but this is becoming very common, especially with modern technologies. Number 3, pitchers, if you're a baseball fan, exert about 100 pounds of force for every throw that they make. So the shoulder is able to sustain a lot of force, not only help you move and hold your hand through space, but generate a lot of force to generate throwing velocity. The shoulder is a power horse, but it's also one of the most vulnerable joints. Follow for more insights on shoulder surgery and recovery.
