Shoulder specialists treat a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries to gradual wear-and-tear issues.
- Rotator cuff tears, both partial and complete
- Shoulder instability or dislocations
- Labral tears, including SLAP tears
- Shoulder arthritis, including conditions that may eventually require joint replacement
- Impingement syndrome, where tendons become pinched during movement
- Fractures involving the shoulder joint or surrounding bones
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Shoulder surgeons typically start with conservative treatments like physical therapy or injections before considering surgical options, reserving surgery for cases where it's truly the most effective path to restoring function.
