Rotator Cuff & Tendon Injuries
Rotator cuff and tendon problems often cause pain with overhead activity, weakness, night pain, and limited range of motion. The best treatment depends on tear size, tendon health, and your activity goals. Conditions include:
Rotator Cuff Tear
A common cause of shoulder weakness and pain, especially with lifting, reaching, and overhead motion.
Shoulder Impingement
Irritation of the tendons and bursa in the shoulder that can worsen with overhead motion and repetitive use.
Calcific Tendonitis
Calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendons can cause sharp pain and inflammation, sometimes with sudden flare-ups.
Biceps Tendon Rupture
A tear of the biceps tendon can cause pain, weakness, and sometimes a visible "Popeye" bulge in the arm.
Labrum Injuries, Instability & Shoulder Mechanics
Labral tears, instability, and shoulder mechanic issues can cause clicking/catching, pain with lifting or throwing, weakness, and a sense of instability. Accurate diagnosis is important to restore function and prevent recurrent injury. Conditions include:
SLAP Tears
A tear of the upper labrum where the biceps tendon attaches—often seen in overhead athletes and after falls.
Shoulder Labrum Tear
Labral injuries may cause pain, catching/locking, reduced motion, and instability, especially with sports and lifting.
Shoulder Instability
Recurrent partial or full dislocations can lead to pain, weakness, and loss of confidence in shoulder movement.
Scapular Winging
Abnormal shoulder blade motion-often related to muscle or nerve dysfunction-that can affect posture, stability, and overhead strength.
Arthritis & Degenerative/Inflammatory Conditions
Arthritis and inflammatory conditions can cause deep aching pain, stiffness, and loss of motion –often worse with activity, after rest, or at night. Early evaluation and treatment can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and protect function. Conditions include:
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Cartilage loss in the shoulder joint can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility over time.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Progressive stiffness and pain that can significantly limit range of motion if untreated.
Fractures & Traumatic Shoulder Injuries
Traumatic injuries may occur from falls, contact sports, or accidents and often require prompt evaluation to restore alignment, stability, and safe function. Conditions include:
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Common after a fall or direct impact and may cause visible deformity, pain, and difficulty lifting the arm.
Scapular Fracture
Less common and typically associated with high-force trauma; can cause severe pain and shoulder dysfunction.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Dislocation
Also called a shoulder separation, involving injury to the ligaments that stabilize the AC joint.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Shoulder Treatments We Offer
If you’re ready to move from symptoms to solutions, explore shoulder procedures commonly used to treat these conditions, such as:
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons in the shoulder that provide support and enable a wide range of motion of the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder stabilization surgery is done to improve stability and function to the shoulder joint and prevent recurrent dislocations.
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve these symptoms.
For a complete list of shoulder procedures used to treat injury, instability, mechanics or trauma, click here.
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