Stephanie Muh MD - MI Shoulder PLC

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/22/2026

Exciting news! I’m thrilled to share that beginning July 1, 2026, I will be joining University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue providing orthopedic care and helping patients return to the activities they love.

I look forward to this next chapter and to serving the community as part of the UPMC team. More updates to come soon!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/13/2026

Biological Treatment in Meniscus Injury.

Meniscal injuries, common in sports, often cause knee pain and instability. The meniscus plays a key role in pressure distribution and joint stability, making its repair essential. Treatments range from conservative approaches to surgical interventions, with growing interest in biological factors su...

04/06/2026

Comparative Review of Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear.

Rotator cuff tears are a prevalent cause of shoulder dysfunction, particularly in aging populations, with conservative treatments often proving ineffective for massive or irreparable tears. When non-surgical options fail, superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)....

03/30/2026

Osteoporosis often goes undetected and untreated: How doctors are changing that.

Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, but it is a common condition among older adults because people start losing their bone density around the age of 50 and older. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are an estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and more than 80% ar...

03/23/2026

Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group.

"We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale," Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surger...

03/16/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

02/16/2026

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...