Shoulder

Treatment for shoulder pain

When you suffer from shoulder pain and conservative treatments like physical
therapy and medication have failed to work, it’s time to start considering
surgery. As intimidating as surgery may seem, there is more to these treatments
that you may realize. Medical advancements have allowed many operations
to be performed through minimally invasive methods. A minimally invasive
procedure is one where only small incisions are needed to perform the
operation. This leads to faster healing, reduced chance of infection,
and less scarring.

At Methodist Orthopaedic Surgical Associates, we provide a wide variety
of surgical procedures for the shoulders, including minimally invasive
shoulder arthroscopy.

Our surgeons are experienced in the following shoulder procedures:

• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Reverse Total Shoulder

We work closely with patients and their medical providers to determine
the best course of treatment in every case.

Common Shoulder Problems

Many shoulder pains will go away on their own or can be managed with physical
therapy and other conservative treatments. However, there are some conditions
that frequently require surgery to repair.

Common shoulder conditions we treat include:

• Rotator Cuff Tear – A tear in the tendons that connect the shoulder bones to muscle. This will
  limit your range of motion and cause weakness in the arm.
• Shoulder Impingement – Also known as swimmer’s shoulder, tennis shoulder, or rotator cuff
  tendinitis. This condition is usually caused by an accident or injury
  to the shoulder and is a common problem for athletes.
• Frozen Shoulder – This condition is caused by inflammation in the ligaments that hold the
  shoulder together. This problem usually gets worse over time and is more
  women in women who are over 40.
• Shoulder Instability – This is a chronic condition that makes it easier for the shoulder to become
  dislocated. Shoulder instability usually occurs after an injury that weakens
  the shoulder joint.

At Methodist Orthopaedic Surgical Associates we can help you with these
and other shoulder problems.