There's a particular kind of frustration that comes with shoulder pain. It's not just the ache itself. It's reaching for a coffee mug and wincing. It's turning down a game of catch with your grandkids because you're not sure your arm will cooperate. It's lying awake at 2 a.m. because there's no comfortable position left to try.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we've sat across from thousands of patients who describe this exact experience. Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into every part of daily life, work, sleep, hobbies, even simple affection like a hug. Our team of orthopedic specialists understands how disruptive this can be, and we believe you shouldn't have to accept it as your new normal.
Dr. Sonny Dosanjh and our team of physicians serve patients across Kennesaw, Snellville, Buckhead, and Marietta, offering a full range of shoulder care. We start with the most conservative options available and only recommend surgery when it's genuinely the right path forward. Our goal is always the same: restore your quality of life with the least invasive, least drug-dependent approach medically possible.
Shoulder pain can stem from a wide range of causes, and getting an accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment.
Your first step with our team is a thorough evaluation. We take time to understand your symptoms, your activity level, and how your shoulder pain affects your daily routine. This isn't a rushed five-minute conversation. We want the full picture before recommending anything.
From there, we use diagnostic imaging to confirm what's happening beneath the surface. Whether it's a partial rotator cuff tear, early arthritis, or impingement, an accurate diagnosis shapes everything that follows. Guessing has no place in shoulder care, and neither does a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
For many patients, surgery is never even necessary. We often start with:
For patients looking to avoid surgery or medication dependence, regenerative medicine can offer another path forward. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your own blood components to support the body's natural healing response in damaged tendons and soft tissue. Stem cell therapy and prolotherapy work on similar principles, encouraging repair rather than simply masking pain.
These treatments aren't right for every patient or every condition. But for the right candidate, regenerative medicine may help reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, and delay or even eliminate the need for surgery. We'll discuss honestly whether you're a good fit, without overpromising results that vary from person to person.
Sometimes, despite conservative treatment, surgery is genuinely the best path to lasting relief. This might be the case with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, significant labral damage, or advanced arthritis that hasn't responded to other care. When that point is reached, we walk you through exactly what to expect, with no pressure and full transparency about risks, benefits, and realistic recovery timelines.
We never recommend surgery as a default. It's a decision we make together, once we're confident it's the option most likely to actually improve your life. Our surgical team, including Dr. Newfield, brings the training and experience to handle even complex shoulder cases with care.
When surgery is necessary, we prioritize minimally invasive arthroscopic approaches whenever they're appropriate for your condition. Arthroscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera-guided technique, which often means less tissue disruption, reduced scarring, and a faster path back to daily activities compared to traditional open surgery.
This technique works well for many common procedures, including rotator cuff repairs and labral tear treatment. Not every case qualifies for an arthroscopic approach, and we'll always be upfront if your situation calls for something different. Our priority is choosing the method that gives you the best outcome, not simply the most convenient one.
Your visit begins with a conversation. We want to hear about when your pain started, what makes it better or worse, and how it's affecting your daily life. From there, a hands-on physical exam helps us assess your range of motion, strength, and areas of tenderness.
This combination of listening and physical assessment gives us a strong starting point. Many patients tell us this is the first time a provider has really taken the time to understand their specific situation, rather than rushing toward a generic explanation.
Depending on what we find during your exam, we may recommend imaging such as X-rays or an MRI. These tools help confirm what's happening inside the joint, whether that's a tear, inflammation, arthritis, or something else entirely. Accurate imaging removes the guesswork from your diagnosis.
We'll walk you through your results in plain language, not medical jargon. Understanding exactly what's going on in your shoulder helps you feel like an informed partner in your own care, rather than a passive recipient of instructions.
Once we have a clear diagnosis, we build a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. This plan considers your lifestyle, your goals, and the severity of your condition. A weekend athlete hoping to get back to tennis has different priorities than someone whose shoulder pain is limiting basic daily tasks.
Whether you've had surgery or pursued conservative treatment, physical therapy plays a central role in recovery. A structured rehab program helps rebuild strength, restore flexibility, and protect against future injury. Skipping this step, even when pain has subsided, often leads to setbacks down the road.
Once your shoulder feels better, protecting that progress becomes the priority. We often recommend:
Our goal isn't just to get you out of pain today. We want to help you stay active and pain-free for years to come. That means ongoing guidance, honest conversations about your activity level, and a plan that evolves as your life does.
Imagine reaching into a cabinet without hesitation, or falling asleep without carefully arranging pillows around a sore shoulder. Picture playing golf again, or simply hugging someone you love without a flash of pain crossing your face. These moments matter, and they're exactly what our team works toward with every patient we see.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we've built our entire approach around helping patients reclaim those everyday moments. Our team combines advanced diagnostics, conservative treatment options, regenerative medicine, and surgical expertise when it's truly needed, all in service of getting you back to the life you actually want to live.
You don't have to keep working around your shoulder pain. Our specialists are ready to listen, diagnose, and build a treatment plan designed around your specific goals and lifestyle.
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