Shoulder & Elbow
Shoulder and elbow pain are extremely common complaints that have many causes. Because we use our arms for so many common activities, shoulder and elbow pain can cause significant problems and have several different causes.
Arthritis is a major cause of shoulder pain. During arthritis, the cartilage is worn away and the protective lining between the bones is lost, causing painful bone on bone friction and rubbing. Severe shoulder arthritis is quite painful, and can cause restriction of motion. Additionally, injury resulting in strains and fractures can be another cause for shoulder and elbow pain. In order for proper treatment, the cause of the problem must be identified, and then a treatment approach developed and executed.
At South Palm Orthopedics, we have specific expertise in a broad spectrum of shoulder, elbow and upper extremity problems, and employ the latest in surgical and non-surgical techniques to treat these problems. Our fellowship trained surgeon handles a comprehensive range of athletic, degenerative, and traumatic disorders.
The expert surgical experience includes tendon and ligament repairs and reconstructions, total joint arthroplasty, operative fracture treatment, and arthroscopic surgery. A list of some of the problems we treat can be found below:
- Shoulder Problems
Rotator Cuff/Bursitis/Tendonitis
Instability/Dislocations
Arthritis
Fractures
- Shoulder Treatments
Physical Therapy
Injections/Medication
Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repair
Stabilization Surgery
Joint Replacement
Fracture Surgery
- Elbow Problems
Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
Fractures
Arthritis
- Elbow Treatments
Therapy
Injections/Medication
Arthroscopy
Surgery for Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
Fracture Surgery
Arthritis Surgery/Replacement
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