Shoulder Specialists

A Bicep Tendon Tear can occur from lifting heavy objects, falling on an outstretched arm or playing contact sports.  The bicep tendon attaches the bicep muscles to the shoulder, providing leverage for lower arm movement.

Symptoms of Bicep Tendon can include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Weak Muscle Movements

A Bankart lesion tear is a common cause of instability in the shoulder.  This kind of tear can occur from:

• Dislocation
• Stress from Overhead Activities (like playing tennis)

Symptoms of a Bankart Lesion tear often include:

• Instability and aching
• Repetition of the dislocation or a catching sensation

A Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) lesion tear is usually seen in athletes required to throw things overhead, such as baseball players and tennis players.  An injury to this part of the body typically happens due to overuse, trauma, and accidents like falling onto an outstretched hand.

Symptoms of a SLAP lesion include:

• Pain and soreness in the front of the shoulder when bending the elbow or turning the wrist
• A click or snap with the movement of the shoulder and it may feel like the shoulder is being dislocated

Arthritis, or inflammation of the joint, affects millions of people every year. If you are experiencing painful, stiff, or swollen joints, you may have arthritis.  Our orthopedists have extensive experience treating arthritis patients and can give you relief from shoulder pain.

There are three types of arthritis that generally affect the shoulder. They are:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Post-traumatic arthritis

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, results in the wearing out of the cartilage that protects the joints. Once cartilage is damaged or destroyed, it cannot be repaired or replaced.  Cartilage wears away over time as we age, and if it wears away completely, the exposed bone in the joint can be quite painful when moved or when bearing weight.  We cannot cure this disease, but we can help you experience relief from pain and increased range of motion.  Osteoarthritis may be the result of:

• Injury to the joint
• Excess body weight
• Years of wear and tear on the joint cartilage

Common symptoms for Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can include:

• Severe, grinding pain that limits movement
• Pain that causes sleeplessness
• Chronic swelling
• Morning stiffness
• Locking of shoulder

This type of arthritis is an inflammatory condition where the body’s immunological system attacks healthy tissue and destroys it.  When rheumatoid arthritis is present in the shoulder, the cartilage is not being provided with enough lubrication and nourishment. This leads to loss of motion and pain.

Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis that occurs after an injury like a fracture, a dislocation, or a rotator cuff tear.