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PRP or Surgery for a Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear?
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD — board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, La Mesa, CA Medically reviewed...
PRP From a Shoulder Surgeon vs. a Med Spa: What’s the Difference?
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD — board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon Medically reviewed by Benjamin DuBois,...
Does Insurance Cover PRP Injections for the Shoulder?
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois The short answer Most insurance plans, including Medicare, do not cover...
PRP vs. Stem Cell Therapy for the Shoulder: What’s the Difference?
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD — board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon Medically reviewed by Benjamin DuBois,...
Why Experience Counts: Inside the Nation’s Longest-Running MSK Ultrasound Course
Authored by: Dr. Ben DuBois, MD Published: July 2026 | Category: Physician Education & Musculoskeletal...
Should You Ice or Heat an Injured Joint? A San Diego Orthopedic Specialist Explains
Authored by: Dr. Ben DuBois, MD Published: July 2026 Category: Joint Health & Injury Care...
What Makes a Rotator Cuff Tear “Irreparable”? And the Surgical Alternatives
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois Discovering that you have a rotator cuff tear can be a...
The Science of Ultrasound-Guided PRP: Why Blind Injections Fail
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois If you are an athlete or an active adult living in...
Outpatient vs. Inpatient Shoulder Replacement: Is Same-Day Surgery Safe for You?
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD Board-Certified Shoulder Specialist | 5,000+ Procedures Performed For decades, undergoing...
Anatomic vs. Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: How a Surgeon Selects Your Implant
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD Board-Certified Shoulder Specialist | 5,000+ Procedures Performed When a patient...
Do I Need an MRI for My Shoulder Pain? A Patient’s Guide
Quick Answer Not every case of shoulder pain requires an MRI. Most patients are first...
Recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery: Why Integrated PT & Laser Therapy Matter
Quick Answer Recovery from rotator cuff surgery depends just as much on rehabilitation as the...
Why Precision Matters: The Life-Changing Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Injections
An ultrasound-guided shoulder injection uses live imaging to place the needle. Instead of estimating position...
Surfing, Golf, or Tennis? How San Diego Athletes Can Overcome Shoulder Pain
San Diego is one of the most active cities in the country. From catching waves...
Finding Relief for Frozen Shoulder: Treatment Options in San Diego
Frozen shoulder—medically known as adhesive capsulitis—can make even simple movements feel impossible. Patients often describe...
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in San Diego: Recovery, Benefits, and What to Expect
If you are struggling with persistent shoulder pain that interferes with sleep, limits your ability...
Advancing Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education: The Regenerative Medicine and MSK Ultrasound Course
Delivering exceptional orthopedic care requires more than surgical skill—it demands accurate diagnosis, advanced imaging, and...
Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement in San Diego: Restoring Natural Shoulder Function
Chronic shoulder pain can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, limiting everyday activities such...
Enhancing Recovery: PRP Therapy for Post-Surgical Rotator Cuff Repair in San Diego
As a leading orthopedic shoulder surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Benjamin DuBois at Grossmont Orthopaedic...
Discover Class IV Laser Therapy: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Musculoskeletal Pain and Shoulder Issues
As a leading orthopedic shoulder surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Benjamin DuBois is committed to...
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair + PRP
Faster Recovery for San Diego Shoulder Pain Sufferers A nagging rotator cuff tear can turn...
Reverse Shoulder Replacement in San Diego
What to Expect During Recovery with Dr. Benjamin DuBois Shoulder pain from severe arthritis or...
Heal Shoulder Pain Naturally: PRP Injections for Lasting Relief with Dr. Benjamin DuBois in San Diego
PRP Injections for Shoulder Pain: A Minimally Invasive Path to Recovery with Dr. Benjamin DuBois...
PRP vs. Cortisone for Shoulder Pain: How They Compare
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD — board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, La Mesa, CA Medically reviewed...
Understanding Shoulder Arthritis: From Symptoms to Surgical Solutions Like Total Shoulder Replacement
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD – Board-Certified Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon in San Diego Meta Description:...
When Is Shoulder Surgery Necessary? Recognizing Signs of Rotator Cuff Tears That Require Expert Intervention in San Diego
By Dr. Benjamin DuBois, MD – Board-Certified Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon in San Diego Meta Description:...
Shoulder Replacement Basics
I have performed nearly 2,000 shoulder replacements since I started practice in 2004. Initially, most...
Shoulder Arthroscopy Basics
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is one of the more common surgical procedures I perform. I have...
Ultrasound Guided PRP Injection
Making sure that PRP is delivered to the correct anatomic location is vital. I use...
San Diego Shoulder PRP Visit
Common questions I am asked are what is the actual PRP procedure like and how...
What is PRP
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is blood plasma that has been concentrated with your platelets. As a...