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Oregon Shoulder Institute Drs. Patrick Denard and Cameron Phillips specialize in treating shoulder and elbow conditions. Patrick J. Denard, M.D. - Specializes in shoulder surgery.

Use the latest medical technology with the state of art medical facility to provide his patients the best possible outcome. To know more visit - http://www.oregonshoulder.com

What are peptides, exactly?They're short chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules. Depending on the peptid...
10/15/2026

What are peptides, exactly?
They're short chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules. Depending on the peptide, they may affect tissue repair, inflammation and cell signalling.
They are not testosterone and they are not HGH.
That's why compounds like BPC-157 get attention for recovery. But a mechanism is only the starting point. The real question is whether it works in people.
Full video on my YouTube channel, link in bio. If you have a shoulder injury and an MRI, I review those remotely too.

BPC-157 for a rotator cuff injury: what does the science actually say?In animal and cell studies it may support tendon h...
10/13/2026

BPC-157 for a rotator cuff injury: what does the science actually say?
In animal and cell studies it may support tendon healing and collagen organisation.
But much of that work comes from one research group, and there are still no controlled human trials for the shoulder or rotator cuff.
A promising mechanism is not a proven treatment. The full breakdown is on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Remote MRI review: https://www.oregonshoulder.com/product/mrireview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=bpc157-for-rotator-cuff

Nutrition may be more important to surgical recovery than we think. 🥗A recent study of 175 patients undergoing shoulder ...
10/10/2026

Nutrition may be more important to surgical recovery than we think. 🥗

A recent study of 175 patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty found that post-operative nutritional risk was associated with significantly higher rates of complications and re-operation.

Patients with a lower GNRI had:
🚨 13× higher odds of experiencing a complication
🚨 6× higher odds of requiring re-operation

Interestingly, while nutrition was linked to short-term complications, long-term pain, function, range of motion, and satisfaction were similar between groups.

The takeaway? Recovery isn't just about the procedure itself. Supporting nutritional status before and after surgery may be an important part of optimizing recovery and reducing risk.

📖 Want to dive deeper into the findings? Check out the full article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S105827462600457X?dgcid=author

Based on: Polam V, et al. “Lower post-operative geriatric nutritional risk index is associated with increased complications and re-operation following shoulder arthroplasty.”

10/09/2026

Ignoring a rotator cuff tear doesn’t mean nothing is happening—it may mean something is happening slowly.

Do tears get bigger over time? Yes, they can. In fact, about 50% of rotator cuff tears may progress over a 3-year period.

That’s why understanding the type and severity of your tear—and monitoring how it changes over time—matters.

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

PRP isn't going to magically heal your rotator cuff tear. But it isn't useless.It can offer real pain relief, especially...
10/08/2026

PRP isn't going to magically heal your rotator cuff tear. But it isn't useless.
It can offer real pain relief, especially in partial tears that don't need surgery.
It can't regenerate a full-thickness tear or stand in for surgery when surgery is what you need.
If someone recommends PRP, ask why it fits your tear. Ask for the evidence.
If you want a second look at your MRI first, I review scans remotely. Link: https://www.oregonshoulder.com/product/mrireview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=prp-what-it-can-and-cant-do

PRP for a rotator cuff tear isn't magic. It isn't useless either.For some partial tears it can give real pain relief. Fo...
10/06/2026

PRP for a rotator cuff tear isn't magic. It isn't useless either.
For some partial tears it can give real pain relief. For a full-thickness tear that needs repair, PRP on its own won't fix the problem.
The part that gets skipped is the diagnosis. Know what kind of tear you have before you pay for any treatment.
If you want an honest read of your MRI, I review scans remotely. Link: https://www.oregonshoulder.com/product/mrireview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=prp-not-all-tears-are-the-same

10/05/2026

Some rotator cuff tears never need surgery—but the key is knowing which kind of tear you have.

One of the most important factors? Where the tear is located. The location, size, severity, symptoms, and how well your shoulder functions can all influence the right treatment approach.

Here’s what you need to know about tear location and why it matters.

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

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