KUMMERFELD

Dr. David Kummerfeld will lead the Saturday Walk With a Doc.

He will discuss shoulder replacement.

Walk With a Doc, a project of the Smith County Medical Society, begins at 9 a.m. at Rose Rudman Recreational Trail’s Copeland Road trailhead, followed by walking.

Q: What is a shoulder replacement?

A: A replacement of the ball and socket of the shoulder.

Q: Who is a candidate for a shoulder replacement?

A: An individual with end-stage arthritis, irreparable rotator cuff tear or arthritis due to chronic rotator cuff tears.

Q: How long does it take to recover from shoulder replacement surgery?

A: Approximately three months.

Q: How long does the hardware last for shoulder replacements?

A: Many factors are at play but approximately 15 years on average.

Q: What are some complications of shoulder replacement surgery?

A: Rotator cuff tears, instability, infection.

MORE INFORMATION

UPCOMING WALK WITH A DOC SCHEDULE, DOCTORS AND DISCUSSION TOPICS

May 5: Gina Jetter, CBD Oil and Epilepsy

May 19: Gonzalo Alvarez del Real, allergens triggering asthma

June 2: Jon-Michael Cline, shoulder pain

June 16: Jeffrey Beers, ‘ICE’ Phone Settings and how to be prepared In case of emergency

Friendly dogs, parents with strollers and kids on bicycles are also welcome. In the event of bad weather, the topic and speaker will be rescheduled.