Shoulder pain is very common, and it runs the gamut in terms of how painful and debilitating it can become. Whether it is caused by inflammation, osteoarthritis, or other disease, shoulder pain should never be ignored.
At Southland Orthopaedics, our team of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists will give you a full examination, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and review treatment options with you. We may initially consider physical therapy or medication, but will assess your progress regularly to ensure that your pain is being relieved. Other conservative treatments such cortisone or gel injections may be used. If pain persists, or tests confirm the necessity, we may move ahead with arthroscopy or partial or full shoulder replacement.
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Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket construction, where the rounded end of the humerus loosely fits into your scapula. Because of your rotator cuff and loose-fit, your shoulder has a wide range of motion, but is also susceptible to injury. At Southland Orthopaedics, our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons are trained to perform the following procedures:
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When it comes to shoulder injuries, many of us have a tendency to ignore the initial pain and continue to go about our day to day activities. Unfortunately, shoulder pain does not often go away on its own, and can become even more aggravated when left untreated. Early detection is crucial to preventing serious shoulder injuries.
Shoulder injuries are typically triggered by activities that involve excessive, repetitive, overhead motion.
Tennis, weightlifting, swimming, and baseball pitching are most often responsible for shoulder injuries. However, they can also occur as a result of jobs or hobbies that require repetitive motion, such as drywall installers or painters. At Southland Orthopaedics, our team of surgeons and physical therapists can evaluate your condition, and recommend the ideal treatment option based on your unique symptoms and lifestyle goals.
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An arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows surgeons to explore, diagnose, and treat joint problems. During a shoulder arthroscopy, a tiny camera is inserted into the shoulder joint, where it displays pictures on a screen. The surgeon then uses these pictures to guide their surgical instruments.
Shoulder arthroscopies are performed when patients experience pain that does not respond to nonsurgical treatments. Painful shoulder conditions commonly include damage to rotator cuffs, labrums, and articular cartilage.
Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery is meant to fix bones that are severely broken. While performing this surgery, the surgeon will make an incision to realign the bone using metal pins, screws or rods. ORIF surgery is recommended for people with multiple breaks.