Patrick DenardDirector Oregon Shoulder Fellowship, Oregon Shoulder Institute · Director Oregon Shoulder Fellowship at Oregon Shoulder Institute

Holistic Shoulder Care #mobility #medicaldoctor #rotatorcuff #shoulder

20 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief presentation, the speaker argues that successful shoulder (including rotator cuff) surgery depends on a holistic, three‑component framework rather than focusing solely on the operative procedure. The three pillars are the surgeon’s skill, a structured rehabilitation program, and active patient participation. By controlling and integrating these factors, the clinician can maximize outcomes and help patients return to their normal lives. The speaker emphasizes that his practice places a strong, patient‑centered focus alongside surgical technique and rehab planning.

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A lot of surgeons, when they think about surgery, just think about the surgery itself. But what makes up a successful surgery? And I like to think about this and from a holistic or comprehensive approach. You have the surgeon, you have rehabilitation, and then you have the patient. And if you control those factors, you're most likely gonna have a good result. And this is why for my patients, we put a big emphasis on looking at the holistic approach, not just thinking about surgery and rehab, but really putting a large emphasis on the patient so that we can help them get back to life.