Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder pain is very common. It's not surprising, since you use your shoulders and arms for many activities each day.
Shoulder pain can cause significant problems and have several different causes.
Arthritis is a major cause of shoulder pain. As arthritis develops, the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones in a joint can wear away. Without the protective cartilage lining, painful bone on bone rubbing results. Severe shoulder arthritis is quite painful and can limit motion. Trauma, injury, strains, sports injuries, and fractures are other causes for shoulder and elbow pain.
The Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are experts at diagnosing and treating shoulder pain. Our compassionate surgeons have specific expertise in the broad spectrum of shoulder conditions and use the latest in surgical and non-surgical techniques. Orthopedic Associates is a recognized authority for providing expert comprehensive care for the full range of athletic, degenerative, and traumatic disorders. Feel confident that we have the highest surgical training, experience, and expertise to perform shoulder replacement surgery, reverse shoulder replacement surgery, rotator cuff repair, and arthroscopic surgery for biceps and labral repair.
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Shoulder Replacement
While the symptoms of shoulder pain may be tolerated with medications and lifestyle adjustments, there may come a time when surgical treatment is necessary. Total shoulder joint replacement surgery, also called arthroplasty, removes the damaged portion of the joint and replaces it with artificial implants called prostheses. An artificial socket is secured at the shoulder, and a metal ball is attached at the top of the arm bone to form a ball-in-socket joint. Arthroplasty is a treatment option that can relieve pain and restore function for most people. At Orthopedic Associates, our Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons employ the latest techniques in shoulder replacement. We are dedicated to providing you with a seamless continuum of care from evaluation and treatment, to physical therapy rehabilitation to help get you back in action following your procedure.
Please visit Orthopedic Associates' Patient Education Library for more information about shoulder replacement.
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Reverse Shoulder Replacement for Complex Shoulder Conditions
A reverse shoulder replacement is used for complex shoulder conditions, such as when a person has both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear. The procedure replaces the shoulder joint with an artificial one. In contrast to traditional shoulder replacement surgery, the artificial socket is placed on the upper arm and the metal ball is secured to the shoulder to form a ball-in-socket joint. A reverse shoulder replacement surgery allows the deltoid muscle at the shoulder to compensate for the impaired rotator cuff. If you are considering shoulder surgery and have rotator cuff involvement, please call Orthopedic Associates at (314) 569-0612 to learn more about reverse shoulder replacement.
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Rotator Cuff Tear & Repair
Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff consists of four shoulder muscles and their tendons. Tendons are strong tissues that connect muscles to bone. Rotator cuff tears can result from overuse, aging, or sports injury. Some rotator cuff injuries can be treated nonsurgically; however, the Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates have expertise in the newest surgical methods to ensure the best outcomes and recovery times.
Arthroscopic Labral and Biceps Repair
The socket in the shoulder joint is naturally shallow. The labrum is a cartilage cuff that extends the socket, making it deeper and better suited for the top of the arm bone to move in. Trauma, falls, heavy lifting, throwing, and aging can contribute to a variety of labral tears. A "SLAP" tear occurs at the location where the tendon for the biceps muscle attaches to the labrum. Rest assured that the surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are experts in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder labral and biceps repair. Our orthopedic specialists have the credentials and experience that you can count on to ensure a smooth and successful recovery.
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Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder pain is very common. It's not surprising, since you use your shoulders and arms for many activities each day.
Shoulder pain can cause significant problems and have several different causes.
Arthritis is a major cause of shoulder pain. As arthritis develops, the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones in a joint can wear away. Without the protective cartilage lining, painful bone on bone rubbing results. Severe shoulder arthritis is quite painful and can limit motion. Trauma, injury, strains, sports injuries, and fractures are other causes for shoulder and elbow pain.
The Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are experts at diagnosing and treating shoulder pain. Our compassionate surgeons have specific expertise in the broad spectrum of shoulder conditions and use the latest in surgical and non-surgical techniques. Orthopedic Associates is a recognized authority for providing expert comprehensive care for the full range of athletic, degenerative, and traumatic disorders. Feel confident that we have the highest surgical training, experience, and expertise to perform shoulder replacement surgery, reverse shoulder replacement surgery, rotator cuff repair, and arthroscopic surgery for biceps and labral repair.
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Shoulder Replacement
While the symptoms of shoulder pain may be tolerated with medications and lifestyle adjustments, there may come a time when surgical treatment is necessary. Total shoulder joint replacement surgery, also called arthroplasty, removes the damaged portion of the joint and replaces it with artificial implants called prostheses. An artificial socket is secured at the shoulder, and a metal ball is attached at the top of the arm bone to form a ball-in-socket joint. Arthroplasty is a treatment option that can relieve pain and restore function for most people. At Orthopedic Associates, our Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons employ the latest techniques in shoulder replacement. We are dedicated to providing you with a seamless continuum of care from evaluation and treatment, to physical therapy rehabilitation to help get you back in action following your procedure.
Please visit Orthopedic Associates' Patient Education Library for more information about shoulder replacement.
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Reverse Shoulder Replacement for Complex Shoulder Conditions
A reverse shoulder replacement is used for complex shoulder conditions, such as when a person has both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear. The procedure replaces the shoulder joint with an artificial one. In contrast to traditional shoulder replacement surgery, the artificial socket is placed on the upper arm and the metal ball is secured to the shoulder to form a ball-in-socket joint. A reverse shoulder replacement surgery allows the deltoid muscle at the shoulder to compensate for the impaired rotator cuff. If you are considering shoulder surgery and have rotator cuff involvement, please call Orthopedic Associates at (314) 569-0612 to learn more about reverse shoulder replacement.
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Rotator Cuff Tear & Repair
Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff consists of four shoulder muscles and their tendons. Tendons are strong tissues that connect muscles to bone. Rotator cuff tears can result from overuse, aging, or sports injury. Some rotator cuff injuries can be treated nonsurgically; however, the Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at Orthopedic Associates have expertise in the newest surgical methods to ensure the best outcomes and recovery times.
Arthroscopic Labral and Biceps Repair
The socket in the shoulder joint is naturally shallow. The labrum is a cartilage cuff that extends the socket, making it deeper and better suited for the top of the arm bone to move in. Trauma, falls, heavy lifting, throwing, and aging can contribute to a variety of labral tears. A "SLAP" tear occurs at the location where the tendon for the biceps muscle attaches to the labrum. Rest assured that the surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are experts in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder labral and biceps repair. Our orthopedic specialists have the credentials and experience that you can count on to ensure a smooth and successful recovery.
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