Shoulder Procedures

Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Procedures.

Total Shoulder

Total shoulder replacement surgery alleviates pain by replacing the damaged bone and cartilage with a metal and plastic implant. This joint allows people an enormous range of motion at the shoulder. When shoulder replacement surgery is performed, the ball is removed from the top of the humerus and replaced with a metal implant.

Shoulder Resurfacing

Resurfacing is a type of shoulder arthroplasty that involves replacing the humeral joint surface with a metal covering, or cap, thus preserving the bone of the proximal part of the humerus. Resurfacing is said to be a viable option for shoulder replacement.

Biceps Tendon

The biceps muscle lies over the front of the upper arm. Its main action is to bend the elbow with the palm facing upwards. Discomfort is felt when attempting to bend the elbow against a sudden or unexpected force or after unaccustomed lifting or & pulling and all activities that induce overload. This repair is a viable long term solution that can take up to only four weeks to completely heal.

Slap Repair

Very few patients with SLAP lesion injuries return to full capability without surgical intervention. While the surgery can be performed as a traditional open procedure, the recommended course of action is an arthroscopic surgery. This type of procedure is vastly less intrusive to the body and reduces chances of infection.

Sub-Acromial Decompression

The procedure used in the treatment of shoulder bursitis is called a subacromial decompression. Patients are placed in a shoulder sling following surgery for impingement syndrome, but they can begin shoulder motion quickly. Strengthening can begin within a few weeks, and sports can resume after the swelling has subsided.

Capsular Release of Frozen Shoulder

Arthroscopic capsular release is a keyhole surgery involving the release of the tight capsule condition that creates the symptoms known as frozen shoulder. This procedure can restore motion for many patients and relieve pain.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff tendon usually involves making more room for the rotator cuff tendon so it is not pinched or irritated. If necessary, this includes removing bone spurs from the point of the shoulder blade.

Instability Repair

The two basic forms of shoulder instability are subluxations and dislocations. A subluxation is a partial or incomplete dislocation. If the shoulder is partially out of the shoulder socket, it may eventually dislocate. Arthroscopic surgical repair is often followed up with extensive physical therapy.